Research and Innovation
As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.
20 Mar 2026
Scientists create the first draft genome of the endangered Visayan spotted deer, a species found only in the Philippines
The genus Rusa, native to South and Southeast Asia, lives in diverse habitats ranging from dense forests to grasslands. Among its...
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19 Mar 2026
A comprehensive study on the health and nutrition of older Filipino adults highlights the need for tailored interventions
Several local studies have been conducted among community-dwelling older Filipinos; however, data gaps in nutrition research exist. In particular, there...
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18 Mar 2026
Libraries not only promote discourse but are also subjects of discourse themselves
In the past, libraries primarily served as channels for disseminating discourse through books, magazines, newspapers, and other important documents. Today,...
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17 Mar 2026
A two-stage symptom detection model was developed to more accurately identify depression signs in social media posts
Depression is a health condition characterized by changes in mood, cognition, and behavior. According to the World Health Organization (WHO),...
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16 Mar 2026
E-cigarettes may have less impact on the development of tooth decay and periodontal disease than traditional cigarettes
Cigarette smoking is a known risk factor for numerous health problems, including respiratory infections and cancers. It is also associated...
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13 Mar 2026
“Halata” can now be used to refer to gay men who act straight, showing how the definition of kabaklaan in the Philippines is ever-changing
In the Philippines, representation of gays has long been dichotomous. There is the bakla, depicted as flamboyant, effeminate and low...
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10 Mar 2026
Study develops a baseline econometric model to estimate potential hydrogen demand in Tarlac and explore hydrogen as an alternative energy source
This study aims to establish a baseline econometric model to inform the possible development of green hydrogen production in Tarlac....
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09 Mar 2026
There is significant spatial clustering of traffic accident locations in Quezon City
The surge in urban vehicular traffic volume over the past decade has resulted in a rise in the occurrence of...
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06 Mar 2026
Taken together, the oral narratives of families left behind by Duterte’s drug war reveal a shared understanding of political struggle and resistance
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is infamous for his war on drugs campaign, commonly known as Oplan Tokhang, which killed...
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05 Mar 2026
Motherwork includes often difficult conversations as mothers try to regulate their adolescents’ social media use
This study rests on the premise that motherhood is composed of unaccounted invisible work. Moreover, motherhood is not a natural...
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04 Mar 2026
There are some cases where individuals can reasonably believe in claims of miraculous events
When people claim that a miracle has happened—like someone suddenly healing from an incurable illness or holy bread turning into...
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03 Mar 2026
Indigenous myths are closely connected to the lived experiences and ongoing struggle of the Lumad for self-determination
Myths that involve sacred spaces largely make up local knowledge among Indigenous Peoples across continents. Often, these myths are dismissed...
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