Research and Innovation

As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.

01 Sep 2026

Researchers develop a UV-protective and self-cleaning fabric coating using environmentally friendly materials and methods

The need for highly protective clothing that requires minimal maintenance is crucial for outdoor workers, especially in the Philippines, where...

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27 Aug 2026

Filipino youth who use social media are more likely to be knowledgeable about HIV, but not about treatment options

There remain gaps in understanding the factors influencing comprehensive HIV knowledge and HIV treatment (called antiretroviral therapy or ART) awareness,...

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26 Aug 2026

Learning privilege is defined not only by individual talent or effort, but also by the support systems and structural opportunities available to a student

Learning privileges are defined as factors in a student’s environment, i.e., personal, economic, and social circumstances, that give some students...

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25 Aug 2026

Even a single dose of CYD-TDV (Dengvaxia) can provide lasting protection against more severe forms of dengue

Dengue is a significant public health challenge in tropical regions, such as the Philippines.

In 2017, the Philippine Department of...

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24 Aug 2026

Among Filipina migrant domestic workers, the concept of holistic ease has shifted from personal well-being to the ability to provide for their families back home

As of 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA, 2024) estimated that there were 2.16 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), with...

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20 Aug 2026

Visitors’ estimated mean willingness to pay for water conservation in Mt. Makiling is PHP 75 per visit

Calamba City and Los Baños in Laguna, the Philippines, benefit from the water ecosystem services of Mt. Makiling. Being a...

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18 Aug 2026

Advanced technology turns wastewater contaminants into valuable products instead of waste

Several industries like electroplating, mining, and agriculture produce wastewater that contains harmful metals and nutrients. If not treated properly, these...

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14 Aug 2026

Research on climate change and health in the Philippines focuses mostly on Luzon, with very few studies utilizing long-term data

Climate change affects health worldwide, but its impacts are often greater in vulnerable countries like the Philippines.

In 2024,...

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12 Aug 2026

Child development research draws predominantly from North America, leaving low- to middle-income countries underrepresented

Increasing geographical and cultural diversity in research participation has been a key priority for researchers who are working on child...

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11 Aug 2026

Turtle taxa first appeared in Malesia or insular Southeast Asia during the Pleistocene

Situated between the Indomalayan and Australasian realms, Malesia (insular Southeast Asia)—comprising the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, and Timor-Leste—is a biogeographical province...

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07 Aug 2026

Moderate-density pond and pen systems yield the best growth, survival, and biomass for blue swimming crabs

The blue swimming crab (BSC) plays an important role in the crustacean fishing industry. However, its population in the wild...

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05 Aug 2026

Study compares the genetic profile of GL01, a novel Filipino non-small cell lung cancer cell line, with the commonly used A549 cell line

Lung cancer remains one of the most prevalent and fatal malignancies globally, accounting for over 1.7 million deaths in 2020....

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