Research and Innovation
As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.
14 Nov 2025
Two in five individuals do not want to live in socialized housing, saying the units are too small, poor in quality, and still unaffordable
The most common housing concerns in the Philippines are affordability and supply. In response, the government divided the housing market...
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13 Nov 2025
Evidence shows that during the Pleistocene, Luzon—long thought to lack native large mammalian carnivores—was home to a sizeable predator
Fossils are preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, often turned to rock. Body fossils include parts like shells, teeth,...
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12 Nov 2025
Some communities in Los Baños, Laguna still face challenges in accessing safe and clean drinking water
Due to rising costs or the inaccessibility of commercial water, many rural communities rely on artesian well (“poso”) water as...
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11 Nov 2025
Walkability in urban cities should also consider the varying accessibility needs of people of all ages
Cities are meant to be places where people can easily access everything they need within a short walk or bike...
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24 Oct 2025
A new approach to volunteerism encourages schools to treat volunteer activities as long-term commitments
This research explored the motivations of students as a basis for deeper and more meaningful engagement among educational institutions in...
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23 Oct 2025
Gay and bisexual teachers in rural schools need clear policies that protect LGBT educators
This research explored the experiences of gay and bisexual teachers working in rural schools in the Philippines. It involved interviews...
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22 Oct 2025
Fishing communities in Taliptip, Bulakan face risks from natural hazards and the New Manila International Airport project
The New Manila International Airport (NMIA), currently under construction in Taliptip, Bulakan along the shores of Manila Bay, is intended...
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21 Oct 2025
Advanced optical correlation and interferometry techniques can enhance our understanding of earthquake hazards
In the Philippines, studying earthquakes usually involves using techniques like interferometry, global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), waveform modeling, and field...
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17 Oct 2025
Researchers build a portable, low-cost reflectance sensor for crop health monitoring
Precision agriculture is improving agricultural processes. Various sensors have been developed, such as spectral reflectance and transmittance sensors, multispectral canopy...
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16 Oct 2025
There is a deep connection between a person’s belief and the evidence that supports it
This paper presents a way to define and test whether someone is justified in holding a belief, using an example...
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15 Oct 2025
Neurosurgery residents outperform ChatGPT in answering board examination-like questions
Large language models such as ChatGPT have been used in different fields of medical education. This study aimed to review...
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13 Oct 2025
Those who start smoking at a younger age are likely to become more frequent and heavier smokers later in life
Understanding the relationship between age at smoking initiation and later smoking intensity is crucial for assessing future health consequences of...
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