Research and Innovation
As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.
30 Jun 2026
Resident dropouts and fellow resignations are often driven by mental health issues, unmet expectations, specialty changes, and illness
Attrition in the medical training programs not only affects the specialty but also the hospital, the trainee’s career path, and...
Read More26 Jun 2026
A new “virtual forest” simulation models how changing forest management impacts ecosystems, economies, and communities
The Philippines has lost much of its natural forest due to decades of logging and land conversion, creating a shortage...
Read More25 Jun 2026
Measuring the Goos-Hänchen shift distinguishes silicon from gallium arsenide
An immediate analogy for our study can be found in a familiar sight: a straw in a glass of water...
Read More24 Jun 2026
Using higher-resolution sea surface temperature data enhances typhoon rainfall simulations
The most extreme rainfall that we experience in the Philippines are that from tropical cyclones. The more intense a tropical...
Read More23 Jun 2026
Study examines barriers to identifying human remains in the Philippines and explores forensic odontology as a solution
An effective strategy for human remains identification with a high success rate and low cost is vital for low to...
Read More22 Jun 2026
Mindoro was already a vibrant center for human movement and early innovation 35,000 years ago
In a bold reimagining of Southeast Asia’s prehistory, this research reveals that the Philippine island of Mindoro was a hub...
Read More18 Jun 2026
Performative writing highlights the physical and emotional sides of José Estrella’s theaters, which traditional academic writing can overlook
In this essay, Tiatco and Javier critically annotate and document Jose Estrella’s important works, making her an important figure in...
Read More17 Jun 2026
Using artificial intelligence, study achieves nearly 99% accuracy in classifying mammograms
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, including in the Philippines, and early detection is crucial in...
Read More16 Jun 2026
Integrating art into the curriculum can deepen students’ understanding and appreciation of mathematical functions
Mathematics can be more than just numbers and formulas; it can also be a medium for creativity, exploration, and self-expression....
Read More15 Jun 2026
Many gay, bisexual, and transgender Filipinos who create and sell online sex content do so to express themselves and challenge sexual and gender norms
This study explores how gay, bisexual, and transgender (GBT) people in the Philippines make money by creating and selling sexual...
Read More10 Jun 2026
Combining Design Thinking and Agile-Scrum enhances student learning outcomes, creativity, and collaboration
Traditional software engineering education heavily emphasizes technical coding skills, but the evolving tech industry demands creativity, collaboration, and user empathy....
Read More09 Jun 2026
Even with standardized pay, inequalities remain in the type of work assigned to faculty members based on gender and marital status
Scholars across multiple disciplines have extensively studied and debated the complexities of workplace discrimination.
This study looks at how gender...
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