Research and Innovation
As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.
03 Sep 2025
In the Philippines, we share a long-standing connection with pigs both archaeologically and culturally
Pigs play a very significant role in our society. They are not only seen as a food source but also...
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02 Sep 2025
Media representations of the minority groups of Moros and Chinese served colonial goals
Nation-building remains an important post-colonial project in the Philippines, as evidenced by the continued relevance of the mandatory Rizal courses,...
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29 Aug 2025
Smoking is a core part of the identity and community life of agricultural workers
Smoking is considered a serious health threat, particularly in the context of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Several studies...
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28 Aug 2025
PH reproductive health law needs to better address contraceptive access for lower-income women
The implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law represents a major policy shift aimed at increasing access to...
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27 Aug 2025
Despite centuries of stigma, babywearing survives as a marginalized practice turned into a trend
For centuries, Indigenous communities in the Philippines and around the world have used baby carriers and slings to help them...
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13 Aug 2025
Food safety risk assessment will help the Philippines manage shellfish-related hepatitis A virus health risks
This study gathered information to establish baseline data on the potential risks of the hepatitis A virus (HAV) in the...
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08 Jul 2025
Deep learning with convolutional neural networks to assess rice plant diseases performs very well
As with many Asian countries, rice is a principal food in the Philippines providing nearly half of the daily caloric...
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07 Jul 2025
Nurse-led eHealth cardiac rehabilitation helps patients transition to home life
This research looks at how people with coronary heart disease (CHD) view a nurse-led eHealth cardiac rehabilitation (NeCR) program. The...
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04 Jul 2025
Food safety risk assessment is a practical and effective way to evaluate the safety of locally consumed shellfish
This study gathered information to establish baseline information on the potential risks of the Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) in the...
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01 Jul 2025
Regional unity in ASEAN can grow through shared values like religiosity, humanitarianism and cultural expression
This paper explores how ASEAN identity among Southeast Asia countries can be realized by applying the concepts of “shared cultural...
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13 Jun 2025
Large language models offer many opportunities but also pose considerable challenges
With the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, the availability of data, and the advancement of hardware technologies, applications such...
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10 Jun 2025
A virtual health and physical education program during COVID-19 struggled with low student engagement and ineffective online assessment
The study explored a virtual health and physical education program implemented during COVID-19 school closures. It centered on practices, teacher...
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