Even a single dose of CYD-TDV (Dengvaxia) can provide lasting protection against more severe forms of dengue

Dengue is a significant public health challenge in tropical regions, such as the Philippines.

In 2017, the Philippine Department of...

Among Filipina migrant domestic workers, the concept of holistic ease has shifted from personal well-being to the ability to provide for their families back home

As of 2023, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA, 2024) estimated that there were 2.16 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), with...

Visitors’ estimated mean willingness to pay for water conservation in Mt. Makiling is PHP 75 per visit

Calamba City and Los Baños in Laguna, the Philippines, benefit from the water ecosystem services of Mt. Makiling. Being a...

Advanced technology turns wastewater contaminants into valuable products instead of waste

Several industries like electroplating, mining, and agriculture produce wastewater that contains harmful metals and nutrients. If not treated properly, these...

Research on climate change and health in the Philippines focuses mostly on Luzon, with very few studies utilizing long-term data

Climate change affects health worldwide, but its impacts are often greater in vulnerable countries like the Philippines.

In 2024,...

Child development research draws predominantly from North America, leaving low- to middle-income countries underrepresented

Increasing geographical and cultural diversity in research participation has been a key priority for researchers who are working on child...

Turtle taxa first appeared in Malesia or insular Southeast Asia during the Pleistocene

Situated between the Indomalayan and Australasian realms, Malesia (insular Southeast Asia)—comprising the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, and Timor-Leste—is a biogeographical province...

Moderate-density pond and pen systems yield the best growth, survival, and biomass for blue swimming crabs

The blue swimming crab (BSC) plays an important role in the crustacean fishing industry. However, its population in the wild...

Study compares the genetic profile of GL01, a novel Filipino non-small cell lung cancer cell line, with the commonly used A549 cell line

Lung cancer remains one of the most prevalent and fatal malignancies globally, accounting for over 1.7 million deaths in 2020....

A 10-megawatt solar power plant in three sites in Lanao del Sur can significantly reduce electricity costs while improving energy security and access in the province

In Lanao del Sur, many families continue to face limited access to affordable and reliable electricity. The local cooperative, LASURECO,...

Increasing cash transfers to 4Ps beneficiaries can help lift the poor out of destitution

As a conditional cash transfer initiative, the Philippines’ Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) aims to break future poverty. By incentivizing...

Despite government funding, R&D in the Philippines is hampered by budget constraints, bureaucratic delays, complex procurement, and talent shortages

Research and development (R&D) is important because it turns new ideas into better products, services, and processes that can make...