Research and Innovation

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

20 Jul 2026

Study examines student perspectives on AI detection tools and their appropriate use in teaching

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more powerful, students are increasingly using AI tools to help write their academic requirements. While...

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17 Jul 2026

16 Jul 2026

Geological analysis of the Kematu epithermal deposit reveals its origins and offers key insights for future resource development

The Kematu epithermal gold deposit in Tboli, Mindanao, contains significant gold and silver reserves. The Tboli gold rush began in...

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15 Jul 2026

Compared to authoritarian governments, democracies request user data from Facebook at a higher rate

Think only authoritarian regimes spy on their citizens? Think again. A new study finds that democracies— yes, even the ones...

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14 Jul 2026

Although tuyo processing in Pandawan Fish Port follows standard codes, certain handling methods raise safety and hygiene concerns

Dried, salted fish, also known as tuyo, is a well-known Filipino staple. To many small fisherfolk in Pandawan Fish Port,...

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13 Jul 2026

What students know about the SDGs and where they learn it directly impacts their commitment to sustainability and their future plans

Despite the international initiatives on integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in educational curricula, there is limited research that looks...

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10 Jul 2026

Paper looks into Crozat’s Gettier-type case that supposedly shows how pain-beliefs are not Gettier-proof proof and thus subject to fallibility

In this paper, “Are Pain-Beliefs Gettier Proof,” we respond to an argument presented by Eliott Crozat. In ‘The Case of...

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09 Jul 2026

The levels of radioactive gas in three well-known caves in Bohol are higher than international safety standards

Caves are popular tourist spots in the Philippines, especially in places like Bohol Island. But while they attract visitors with...

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08 Jul 2026

Using eucalyptus oil to modify a renewable carbon paste electrode creates an effective tool for detecting toxic lead ions

Heavy metals are one of the most serious environmental pollutants and contaminants due to their toxicity. They are nonbiodegradable and...

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07 Jul 2026

To afford medicine, families in a low-income municipality often turn to alternative or cheaper treatments, borrow money, or use their savings

The World Health Organization identifies non-communicable diseases (NCDs)—also referred to as chronic diseases—as the leading cause of global mortality, accounting...

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06 Jul 2026

Pigmented rice holds strong potential to improve the technological, nutritional, and sensory properties of bakery products and snacks

Rice is a vital global crop, supplying 60–70% of the daily caloric intake for more than two billion people across...

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03 Jul 2026

Research and Innovation