Research and Innovation
As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.
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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08 Oct 2025
Study finds significant gaps in menstrual hygiene management across six global cities, including Manila
The study “Exploring the Availability and Accessibility of Menstrual Friendly Public Toilets (MFPTs) in Urban Spaces” examines public toilet facilities...
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24 Sep 2025
Supplements can enhance the textural and nutritional qualities of rice
This study looked at how adding supplements like rapeseed oil, dried wasabi powder, and dried chili pepper powder changes the...
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23 Sep 2025
Economic reasons are a significant factor why microentrepreneurs remain in flood-prone areas
The number of establishments (89% of the total establishments in the Philippines) and people employed by micro enterprises makes it...
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04 Sep 2025
What does queerness mean to a young Filipino student in another Southeast Asian country? A novel’s chapter explores it.
In the chapter “New Boy”, Pau, a Filipino exchange student from Tagum City, attends classes in photography and Thai arts...
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