Research and Innovation
As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.
02 Dec 2025
New method can authenticate Philippine stingless bee honey, considered the “next superfood”
Stingless bee honey is gaining recognition as a superfood because of its exceptional health and therapeutic benefits, which rival—or even...
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01 Dec 2025
Family interactions and experiences at school and home strongly shape the psychological traits of pre-service teachers
Mental health research has been a key priority among higher education institutions globally to support the advocacy for the holistic...
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28 Nov 2025
The efficiency with which Robusta coffee farms convert inputs into outputs declines at higher elevations
This article explains the factors that affect the productivity and efficiency of the Robusta coffee farms in Sultan Kudarat, Philippines....
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27 Nov 2025
Emotions are vital resources for queer rights activists when they lobby for social reforms
The article analyzes queer rights activists in the Philippines as they demand social reforms. It highlights emotions as these activists...
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26 Nov 2025
The service convenience of live broadcast shopping increases impulse buying by boosting perceived value and e-trust
With the growth of social media and social media marketing, it is natural that the hospitality and tourism industry should...
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25 Nov 2025
Time can only be accessed around a particular set of times
To measure time is to measure a clock. Historically, to ask “how long before harvest?” or “when will the festival...
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24 Nov 2025
The sedimentary rocks in the Central Cordillera, formed about 33–17 million years ago, came from volcanic rocks produced by an underwater volcanic region
Approximately 90% sedimentary rocks cover the Earth’s surface. These rocks are formed from the erosion and weathering of pre-existing rocks....
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21 Nov 2025
A guitar-based program resulted in improvements in hand function among stroke patients comparable to those from conventional therapy
This study aims to determine the effects of guitar lessons (intervention group) in comparison to conventional occupational therapy sessions (control...
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20 Nov 2025
The commemoration of Juan Luna as a nationalist illustrates the dynamic and selective nature of public memory
This paper examines the creation and configuration of public memory in the Philippines by studying the case of Juan Luna....
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19 Nov 2025
Except for changes in the settings featuring women and men, gender portrayals in TV ads in 2010 and 2020 remained largely stereotypical
This study compares Philippine television advertisements in 2010 and 2020 to examine possible differences in gender representation. We conducted a...
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17 Nov 2025
Young adults face many personal conflicts rooted in the belief that personal gain at others’ expense is morally wrong
This study examined how Filipinos in their 20s use different moral discourses to negotiate their personal conflicts. Many conflicts centered...
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14 Nov 2025
Two in five individuals do not want to live in socialized housing, saying the units are too small, poor in quality, and still unaffordable
The most common housing concerns in the Philippines are affordability and supply. In response, the government divided the housing market...
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