Research

As the national university, we champion and support innovative research that addresses the country’s most pressing challenges.

20 Aug 2024

UP Mindanao

In Visayan and Mindanao epics, the “Man With No Breath” is seen as deathless and invulnerable, contrary to the common view of continuous breathing as a sign of wellbeing

In Visayan and Mindanao epics, one encounters the figure of an enigmatic character called the “Man With No Breath”. This...

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09 Aug 2024

UP Diliman

Height and height differences impact different areas of life including jobs, education, sports and social interactions

This review article examines the meanings and materialities of human stature, from serving as a marker of human difference to...

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02 Aug 2024

UP Los Baños

Saba banana peels offer many health benefits including potential effectiveness in treating obesity and related disorders

This study presents a comprehensive investigation into the potential health benefits of saba banana peel (SBP). The study reveals that...

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29 Jul 2024

UP Manila

Pharmacy students are skilled in nonverbal communication and language use, but less confident in developing and managing treatment plans

Pharmacists are in a unique position to provide important medication information, prevent errors, and help improve patient outcomes. Patient medication...

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19 Jul 2024

UP Los Baños

Large-scale study involving samples from 90 countries reveals that butterflies originated approximately 100 million years ago in what is now the Americas

The research, conducted over seven years and involving over 80 scientists worldwide, aims to contribute to our understanding of butterfly...

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16 Jul 2024

UP Diliman

The dozens of animal engravings discovered in the Atxurra cave in Basque Country, Spain prove that there is planning before artistic production during the Upper Palaeolithic

The Atxurra cave (Basque Country, Spain) is an exceptional place to learn about the Magdalenian artists in Europe. A unique...

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26 Jun 2024

UP Diliman

Traditional Thai music was combined with Western classical music to develop unique chamber music pieces that more people can appreciate

Imagine blending the intricate melodies of Thai traditional music with the rich harmonies of Western classical music to create something...

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18 Jun 2024

UP Diliman

The Vocabulario de Iapon (Japanese Vocabulary) is both typical and unique among books first printed in the Philippines from 1593 to 1640

Books go through a process of transformation from uniformity to uniqueness in the course of their survival. Some of these...

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13 Jun 2024

UP Diliman

The lack of a consistent Southeast Asian values system may explain the ongoing sexual prejudice toward lesbian women and gay men in the region

Homonegativity or negative attitudes towards lesbian women and gay men still persist in Southeast Asian countries. Such attitudes not only...

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11 Jun 2024

UP Diliman

Research investigates how crowdsourcing, digital co-production and collaborative governance can modernize local public transport services

The SafeTravelPH Public Transport Crowdsourcing App, which was designed as part of a bigger research, is a platform that actively...

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04 Jun 2024

UP Diliman

Intrinsic goal orientation or motivation varies among students from different cultural backgrounds

This study investigates the motivation of university students in Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, and China for online learning. It analyzes how...

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03 Jun 2024

UP Diliman

Filipina labor migrants in Hong Kong reject stereotypes by embracing their own identity and way of life

The study is mainly concerned with giving an opportunity to Filipina labor migrants in Hong Kong to voice out their...

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Research

Our study explores the growth of toxic algal blooms in the waters near the Philippines and Malaysia, countries with coastal communities dependent on marine resources for food and livelihood, and whether climate change is a factor. They found that these harmful blooms, which can harm marine life and people, are rising in these regions. In the Philippines, toxic blooms first recorded in 1983 have since spread to 44 areas, with harmful algae now reported almost year-round. Malaysia’s first toxic bloom in 1981 in Sabah now occurs nearly annually. Environmental and climate factors significantly influence these blooms, particularly ENSO events like El Niño and La Niña. The researchers suggest that factors like warmer sea temperatures and changes in rainfall patterns due to climate change may fuel this increase. To tackle this issue, the researchers propose better monitoring of algal blooms, faster methods to measure water toxins, and computer models to predict bloom occurrences. By taking these steps, they aim to detect harmful algal blooms early and take steps to protect marine ecosystems and human health. Understanding the impact of climate change on these blooms is crucial for safeguarding the oceans and coastal areas in the Philippines and Malaysia and ensuring sustainability as a food supply resource in present and future settings.

Authors: Rhodora V. Azanza (The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman), Aletta Y. Yñiguez (The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman), Deo Florence Onda (The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman), Garry A. Benico (Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science, Central Luzon State University), Po Teen Lim, Chui Pin Leaw (Bachok Marine Research Station, Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences, University of Malaya), and Mitsunori Iwataki (Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences, The University of Tokyo)

Read the full paper: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/16/8/3304