Research and Innovation
As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.
21 Apr 2026
Areas of the Abra River watershed, particularly near human settlements, show signs of declining ecological health
The Abra River Basin and its associated watershed is one of the 18 major river systems in the country, flowing...
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17 Apr 2026
A community health club has seen improvements in the number of members with hypertension but not in those with diabetes
From 2013 to 2021, the UP Manila Community Health and Development Program partnered with the province of Cavite and its...
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16 Apr 2026
Tensions and disagreements within indigenous communities over representation and creative innovation influence indigenous traditional practices
Street protests led by Igorot left-wing activists feature sharp rhythms of gangsa (flat gongs), political speeches over loudspeakers, and chants...
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15 Apr 2026
Clear communication, strong mentorship, and approachable faculty help reduce student stress and enhance engagement
College students in health-related courses, like medicine, nursing, and occupational and physical therapy, often deal with stress, burnout, and mental...
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14 Apr 2026
Study examines the latest Small Modular Reactor technologies and which designs may be considered for use in the Philippines
As the Philippines continues to grow, our need for electricity is also increasing. At the same time, our natural gas...
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10 Apr 2026
Using machine learning, study finds that key factors influencing poverty include country, whether people live in urban or rural areas, and their level of education
Relying only on income to determine poverty is not enough to fully understand someone’s well-being. Other factors, such as where...
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08 Apr 2026
Nearly 50% of isolates of Salmonella enterica from chicken meat collected from Metro Manila markets are resistant to three or more types of antibiotics
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when medicines used to treat infections no longer work effectively, often due to their overuse and...
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07 Apr 2026
Plant-based milk alternatives have lower caloric, fat, and cholesterol content than dairy milk but often contain more sugar and sodium
The global market for plant-based milk alternatives (PBMiAs) is projected to grow steadily, reaching an estimated USD 30 billion by...
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06 Apr 2026
Many Filipinos lack full awareness of colorectal cancer, its risk factors, and screening options
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common and deadliest malignancies in the Philippines. However, it can be prevented...
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01 Apr 2026
Gaps in a city’s urban landscape, also known as urban voids, have the potential to drive urban revitalization
Suburbanisation is the expansion and spatial reorganization of a growing metropolitan region. For Davao City, this phenomenon has notably damaged...
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31 Mar 2026
Study examines ethnomedicinal evidence on 97 plants traditionally used to treat urinary tract infections in the Philippines
The Philippines is one of the world’s 18 mega-biodiverse countries, accounting for two-thirds of global biodiversity and 70-80% of plant...
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30 Mar 2026
New method enables more reliable skin cancer detection by automatically predicting skin lesion types with greater accuracy
Skin cancer is one of the most common and dangerous cancers globally, but early detection can significantly reduce mortality rates....
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