Research and Innovation
As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.
03 Jul 2026
At the turn of the twenty-first century, labor history declined as the indigenization movement, specifically Pantayong Pananaw, shifted academic focus to Philippine language and culture
Between 1959 and 1985, only seven studies on the Philippine labor movement were made due to security risks under the...
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02 Jul 2026
Researchers have discovered four new fault zones beneath the sea west of Luzon, branching out from the main Philippine Fault Zone
The Philippine Fault Zone (PFZ) is a major fault system linked to earthquakes and crustal movement across the Philippines. Understanding...
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01 Jul 2026
Believing others expect perfection increases Filipino students’ vulnerability to poor well-being and unhealthy coping
Perfectionism is an important characteristic among university students, given its associations with their well-being and coping. One approach to studying...
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30 Jun 2026
Resident dropouts and fellow resignations are often driven by mental health issues, unmet expectations, specialty changes, and illness
Attrition in the medical training programs not only affects the specialty but also the hospital, the trainee’s career path, and...
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26 Jun 2026
A new “virtual forest” simulation models how changing forest management impacts ecosystems, economies, and communities
The Philippines has lost much of its natural forest due to decades of logging and land conversion, creating a shortage...
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25 Jun 2026
Measuring the Goos-Hänchen shift distinguishes silicon from gallium arsenide
An immediate analogy for our study can be found in a familiar sight: a straw in a glass of water...
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24 Jun 2026
Using higher-resolution sea surface temperature data enhances typhoon rainfall simulations
The most extreme rainfall that we experience in the Philippines are that from tropical cyclones. The more intense a tropical...
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23 Jun 2026
Study examines barriers to identifying human remains in the Philippines and explores forensic odontology as a solution
An effective strategy for human remains identification with a high success rate and low cost is vital for low to...
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22 Jun 2026
Mindoro was already a vibrant center for human movement and early innovation 35,000 years ago
In a bold reimagining of Southeast Asia’s prehistory, this research reveals that the Philippine island of Mindoro was a hub...
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18 Jun 2026
Performative writing highlights the physical and emotional sides of José Estrella’s theaters, which traditional academic writing can overlook
In this essay, Tiatco and Javier critically annotate and document Jose Estrella’s important works, making her an important figure in...
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17 Jun 2026
Using artificial intelligence, study achieves nearly 99% accuracy in classifying mammograms
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, including in the Philippines, and early detection is crucial in...
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16 Jun 2026
Integrating art into the curriculum can deepen students’ understanding and appreciation of mathematical functions
Mathematics can be more than just numbers and formulas; it can also be a medium for creativity, exploration, and self-expression....
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