Research and Innovation

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

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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28 Sep 2026

Researchers explore the electric conversion of traditional fuel-powered boats for small-scale rural fishing

As the world moves toward action to combat climate change, studies on the gradual shift to greener energy are in...

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25 Sep 2026

Care can be a radical response to a crisis

How can we carve out a livable world in the face of immediate and enduring crises?

This paper attempts...

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24 Sep 2026

Students who prioritize exercise, healthy eating, relaxation, and other forms of self-care are more likely to have a better view of themselves and life

This study explored how everyday health habits—like exercise, healthy eating, relaxation, and self-care—affect the overall well-being of college students in...

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23 Sep 2026

Methane output from growing dairy buffaloes is strongly linked to the amount and type of nutrients they digest

Agriculture contributes greatly to climate change, mainly through methane released by farm animals. In 2016, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate...

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22 Sep 2026

Study finds government employees experienced moderate stress and mild anxiety during the shift to remote work

The transition to remote work has become common in workplaces, driven by technological advancements and the increased need for flexible...

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21 Sep 2026

Microplastics and nanoplastics can affect the vegetables we grow and eat

Plastics are everywhere in our daily lives, and unfortunately, they are now everywhere in our environment too — including our...

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18 Sep 2026

Filipinos’ negative views of China mostly stem from national issues, but their opinions toward Chinese individuals in the country are shaped more by local, everyday contexts

This study looks into how Filipinos feel about China, especially as tensions continue over disputes in the West Philippine Sea....

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17 Sep 2026

Nurses in the Philippines need a supportive work environment, work-life balance, and adequate resources for continuing professional education

As the largest profession that makes up more than half of the country’s health workforce and performs roles as leaders,...

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16 Sep 2026

Plasmapheresis can help heart attack (myocardial infarction) patients

Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, is the leading cause of death worldwide. It occurs when blood does...

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15 Sep 2026

Scholar-activists play a crucial role in helping slum dwellers strategize and resist neoliberal urban dispossessions

Slums are at the center of capitalist dispossessions. The “gentrification by mass eviction” (Desmond 2012) from in-city slums is especially...

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Research and Innovation