Research and Innovation

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

14 Oct 2026

Pomegranate peel extracts show strong potential in mitigating oxidative stress caused by pollution and climate-induced stressors

The increasing prevalence of Vibrio vulnificus, a potentially lethal pathogen, poses a severe threat to aquatic ecosystems and public health,...

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13 Oct 2026

The language provisions deliberated during the 1986 Constitutional Commission reflected power asymmetries inherited from colonial history

In 1946, a year after the end of World War II, the Philippines gained formal independence from any colonial rule....

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12 Oct 2026

Researchers investigate how to make sodium-ion batteries, a strong alternative to lithium-ion, last longer and perform better

This research looks at a new type of rechargeable battery called the sodium-ion battery, which could become a strong alternative...

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09 Oct 2026

In northwestern Luzon, rocks from about 20 million years ago reflect a warm, wet climate while those from 5 to 10 million years ago suggest cooler and drier conditions

Scientists study sediments to reconstruct ancient climates because weather patterns directly shape how rocks break down at their source.

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08 Oct 2026

Forest carbon schemes have failed to address the large-scale drivers of deforestation in Southeast Asia

With the increasing commitment to mitigate climate change through restoring and protecting forests, governance challenges have also emerged. These challenges...

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07 Oct 2026

Study of a special kind of coral from La Union reveals how sea levels have changed in Western Luzon over the past century

Sea level along the western coast of Luzon, Philippines, is affected by a mix of climate change, ground movement from...

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06 Oct 2026

Socioeconomic factors mainly hinder parental educational involvement in low-income families

Previous studies have shown the benefits of parents being involved in their children’s education (parental educational involvement or PEI), specifically...

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05 Oct 2026

The results of the 2025 House of Representatives elections in the Philippines indicate that political dynasties remain in control

“Entrenched Dynastic Power with Progressive Political Momentum: The 2025 House of Representatives Elections in the Philippines” assesses the results of...

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02 Oct 2026

The complexity of drug policy is an important component in understanding the case of Mary Jane Veloso

The study is an attempt to understand the case of Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina who was incarcerated in Indonesia...

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01 Oct 2026

New machine learning method accurately estimates extreme tropical cyclone rainfall with lower computational cost

Tropical cyclones are the most damaging meteorological hazard that we have in the Philippines and most damage is attributable to...

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30 Sep 2026

Problem-Based Learning enhances pupils’ mathematical abilities and fosters a positive attitude toward the subject

Mathematics plays a crucial role in education, and the ability to solve mathematical problems effectively is essential for success across...

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29 Sep 2026

Adding Philippine natural zeolite to concrete increases its strength and radiation-shielding ability

This study explores how adding a natural material called Philippine natural zeolite (PNZ) to concrete can improve its strength and...

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Research and Innovation