Research and Innovation
As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.
10 Feb 2026
Some key infrastructure in the reclaimed areas of the Manila Bay Freeport Zone is experiencing significant subsidence or downward ground movement
Land reclamation has been on the rise in the Philippines due to growing demands for land driven by economic and...
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09 Feb 2026
The annual economic value of primary bioresources in Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park is estimated at ₱42.7 million
Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park (MMRNP) in the Philippines is a vital protected area that supports a rich diversity of...
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06 Feb 2026
Inflation in the Philippines is often driven by factors beyond the direct control of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Inflation is a persistent economic concern that affects everyone in the Philippines, especially the poor. This study looks at what...
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05 Feb 2026
Yeasts collected from Mount Makiling can be viable sources of biofuel
In the quest for sustainable energy sources, scientists are increasingly turning to nature for solutions. A recent study published in...
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04 Feb 2026
Philippine regions differ in their pace of rural transformation, from lagging areas to those shifting beyond agriculture and a few with integrated rural–urban economies
This rural transformation study conducted in the Philippines provides a comprehensive understanding of the status and progress of the country’s...
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03 Feb 2026
A simple artificial intelligence method makes it possible to digitally restore severely degraded historical architectural drawings
Historical architectural drawings are important records of our cultural heritage, but many have been damaged or degraded over time. For...
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02 Feb 2026
New tool helps high school educators assess how well students think in an integrated, transdisciplinary way
In today’s world, solving big problems like climate change, global health, and social inequality requires thinking that extends beyond a...
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30 Jan 2026
Burong isda (fermented fish), indigenous to the Philippines, has probiotic potential for digestive and immune health
Fermented foods in the Philippines, such as burong isda (fermented fish), are not only part of our culinary heritage but...
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29 Jan 2026
The strength and structure of three commercially important bamboo species in the Philippines vary greatly by location
Timber shortages in the Philippines have increased demand for alternative materials such as bamboo, which is used as a substitute...
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28 Jan 2026
Researchers develop a model that helps companies make smarter choices in carbon trading
Carbon trading is a mechanism that allows entities to sell or purchase credits which indicate the right to emit carbon...
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27 Jan 2026
Around 1,500 social media influencer accounts were involved in covert or under-the-radar campaigning during the 2022 Philippine presidential elections
This study estimates the number of social media influencers on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube, and the amount of money...
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26 Jan 2026
Re-industrializing the domestic production base can greatly strengthen economic diversification in the Philippines
This paper builds on the broad argument that economic diversification can drive industrial upgrading and growth in an emerging economy...
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