Research and Innovation
As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.
30 Jul 2026
Students are more likely to cheat under intense pressure or when they rationalize the behavior
Technology has become a big part of education, making learning more convenient and flexible. However, it has also made cheating...
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29 Jul 2026
Tagalog-learning infants discriminate “na” and “nga” at 10–12 months but not at 4–6 months
Although infants are traditionally understood to possess universal discrimination abilities, this framework relies predominantly on studies of Indo-European languages. To...
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28 Jul 2026
Themes of betrayal and loyalty anchored the affective polarization seen in the 2025 Philippine midterm elections
Before the 2022 Philippine presidential election, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte formed a strategic alliance, combining two of the...
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27 Jul 2026
Nearly 31% of Philippine cropland converted to built-up areas was located within legally protected zones
Rapid urbanization in the Philippines has intensified pressure on agricultural lands, heightening concerns regarding national food security and environmental sustainability....
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24 Jul 2026
Candesartan emerges as a safe and effective option for migraine treatment
Migraine is a prevalent and debilitating disorder characterized by recurrent headaches that usually last between 4 and 72 hours and...
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22 Jul 2026
Paper analyzes CEDAW Committee’s ruling that the Philippines’ failure to help WWII sexual slavery survivors constitutes gender discrimination
The issue of Japan’s World War II wartime sexual slavery remains a sensitive topic, shaping how it is publicly discussed...
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21 Jul 2026
Multi-site study finds no clear proof that “Western” respondents favor analytic thinking while “Eastern” respondents favor holistic thinking
It is widely accepted that culture affects psychology. Examples of this are certain beliefs about social relations, or when the...
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20 Jul 2026
Study examines student perspectives on AI detection tools and their appropriate use in teaching
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more powerful, students are increasingly using AI tools to help write their academic requirements. While...
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17 Jul 2026
To enhance the Alternative Learning System, support must not only provide teachers with tools and training but also address their working conditions and motivation
The digital divide, or the gap between those who have access to technology and those who do not, continues to...
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16 Jul 2026
Geological analysis of the Kematu epithermal deposit reveals its origins and offers key insights for future resource development
The Kematu epithermal gold deposit in Tboli, Mindanao, contains significant gold and silver reserves. The Tboli gold rush began in...
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15 Jul 2026
Compared to authoritarian governments, democracies request user data from Facebook at a higher rate
Think only authoritarian regimes spy on their citizens? Think again. A new study finds that democracies— yes, even the ones...
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14 Jul 2026
Although tuyo processing in Pandawan Fish Port follows standard codes, certain handling methods raise safety and hygiene concerns
Dried, salted fish, also known as tuyo, is a well-known Filipino staple. To many small fisherfolk in Pandawan Fish Port,...
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