Research and Innovation
As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.
01 Feb 2024
Embodying the Filipino “transpersonal worldview” can remind us of our relationship with nature and promote respect for it
In the indigenous Filipino belief, nature is filled with spirits. After we pass on, we return to nature, becoming anito....
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31 Jan 2024
The Libingan ng mga Bayani is a social space where epitaphs signal social relationships and realities
In this paper, I looked at the epitaphs found on grave markers in Libingan ng mga Bayani. I investigated how...
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30 Jan 2024
Review explores how genetic and social factors contribute to the development of gender-based cancer differences among Asians
Cancer is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally. Sex differences in cancer are evident in death rates and...
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29 Jan 2024
Researchers develop an ergonomic keyboard that eases typing in English, Tagalog and even Taglish
In the Philippines nowadays, English and Tagalog languages are alternately used for formal written communications; in a school setting, English...
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26 Jan 2024
Study introduces an easy physics experiment for students to do at home, providing learning opportunities with minimal teacher involvement
The COVID-19 pandemic posed a challenge for laboratory classes to keep students engaged amidst the limitations of a fully remote...
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24 Jan 2024
People who are new patients or seeking clearance or referral for endocrine-related symptoms are more likely to opt for teleconsultation
Telemedicine employs the use of technology to increase access to health care. This is especially relevant in developing countries where...
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23 Jan 2024
While Visayan women were depicted as “most civilized” in colonial photography, the photos still upheld a gender ideology promoting male superiority
Significant works have been published on American colonial photography in the Philippines, which primarily focus on the depiction of Filipinos...
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22 Jan 2024
To improve how we diagnose, prevent and treat allergies, it is crucial to better understand how different factors interact with each other
Allergies are overreactions of the body to harmless allergens and are one of the most chronic conditions worldwide. Atopy or...
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18 Jan 2024
A majority of world’s largest flowers teeter on the edge of extinction
The genus Rafflesia, which includes the world’s largest flowers, has aroused curiosity among scientists for centuries and features prominently in local...
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17 Jan 2024
Utilizing chitosan as an edible coating presents a promising solution for prolonging the shelf life of fresh produce
The development of diseases and decay in vegetables after harvest limits their shelf life and saleability. To control this, proper...
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16 Jan 2024
An easy-to-build computer-based spellchecker designed to help foreign language learners in writing provides error-specific feedback with explanations and examples
In second language (L2) acquisition, writing is no longer perceived as a mere consequence of learning, but is now treated...
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15 Jan 2024
A novel method has the capability to precisely identify the author of unknown texts, particularly news articles
This study tackles the challenge of figuring out who wrote anonymous text, like online articles, in an age when there...
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