Research and Innovation
As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.
21 Jan 2026
Researchers design a potential mRNA vaccine against African swine fever using advanced computer-based methods
African swine fever (ASF) is a deadly disease that has severely impacted pig farming worldwide. In the Philippines, ASFV outbreaks...
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20 Jan 2026
A foreign-funded farm-to-market road project in Quezon worsened inequality by strengthening the power of rural elites
This study rigorously explored the multifaceted impacts of the Japanese-funded farm-to-market road (FMR) project in Agdangan, Quezon, focusing on its...
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19 Jan 2026
Filipina domestic workers in Singapore share some experiences with other overseas mothers but also face unique challenges
In this study, I looked at how single Filipina mothers working as domestic workers in Singapore maintain their familial ties,...
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16 Jan 2026
Close government–business relationships helped deliver major infrastructure projects in Iloilo City
This article examines Iloilo City as an alternative model of government–business relations, built on a stable local political system and...
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15 Jan 2026
Researchers develop a novel non-flooded time-series approach for improved global near-real-time flood mapping
Mapping flood events with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data is becoming increasingly important due to its spatiotemporal coverage and independence...
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14 Jan 2026
Ultramafic forests can help mitigate greenhouse gas accumulation by acting as “carbon sinks” that absorb and store atmospheric carbon
Plants that naturally thrive in ultramafic forests are known as “metallophytes” due to their ability to adapt to soils rich...
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13 Jan 2026
Thirteen species of the microscopic algae Pinnularia are recorded for the first time in the Philippines
This study explored the tiny algae called Pinnularia—a group of microscopic organisms known as diatoms—in the Marikina River, which flows through...
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12 Jan 2026
Farmers are willing to stop straw burning if given financial incentives
Producing rice generates straw, which is often conveniently burned, causing substantial atmospheric pollution. Increasing straw utilization efficiency and reducing straw...
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09 Jan 2026
A venomous box jellyfish previously known from Japan is now documented in Philippine waters and may represent a new species
Box jellyfish stings pose a significant threat to public safety, particularly since some species are known to cause severe injuries...
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08 Jan 2026
Study finds previously unreported height use and increased social behavior in Philippine tarsiers, suggesting behavioral flexibility in fragmented habitats
Sleep and sleep-related behaviors are integral components of primate behavior and ecology, linked to various habitat-specific factors and often modified...
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07 Jan 2026
Senior high school students demonstrate low levels of environmental awareness, particularly in their knowledge of environmental topics
The Philippines, like other countries, is facing environmental challenges. One perpetuating problem is deforestation, which has a severe impact on...
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06 Jan 2026
Low-intensity physical activity through Sheng Zhen Gong supports physical and mental well-being during pregnancy
Maintaining some level of physical activity during normal pregnancy is widely recommended by healthcare providers. However, in many Asian cultures,...
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