By Office of the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (OVPRDE)
Central Philippine University, through its OVPRDE, approves 18 internally funded research projects for 2025, supporting studies across diverse disciplines and reinforcing the University’s commitment to research excellence and community impact.
Central Philippine University (CPU), through its Office of the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (OVPRDE), recognizes the approved 18 internally funded research projects for 2025 under the University Research Center (URC), reaffirming the University’s strong commitment to research excellence, innovation, and community relevance.
The approved studies span a wide range of disciplines, including chemical and life sciences, health and medical research, environmental studies, business and governance, education, and social sciences. These projects involve faculty and student researchers from various colleges and units across the University, highlighting CPU’s emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based inquiry.
The following approved research projects focus on studies of plant-based bioactive compounds, aquaculture health, the antioxidant properties of local crops, waste fiber utilization, antibiotic resistance, and wound healing applications. Several projects also focus on education, nursing simulation, business development, local governance, intellectual property, and community-based research such as rainwater harvesting practices and the lived experiences of coffee farmers in Iloilo Province.
- Evaluation of the Angio-Suppressive Properties of Artillery Plant (Pilea microphylla) Ethanolic Extract using Chorioallantoic Membrane (cam) Assay in Chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) Embryos
Proponents: Felix Ayson, Mark Hendrix Lapac, Jamille Anne Cañones and Michaela Galvez
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (Life Science Department)
Date Approved: March 6, 2025 - Unlocking Natural Solutions for Aquaculture Health: Investigating the Hemato-Immunological Effects of Philippine Copper Leaf (Acalypha wilkesiana) and Gale of the Wind Phyllanthus niruri) Extracts in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)
Proponents: Rolando Pakingking, Jr., Jann Patrick Camandillo, Shania Kyle Custodio, Heleana Dulzen Grace Donton, Sachiel Mae Tumalaytay, Jed Melchior Labtic, Megan Kaye Macaso, Jessel Nean Trogo, Joelle Grace Umadhay, and Heart Lance Villanueva
Unit: College of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Date Approved: March 10, 2025 - Determination of Antioxidant Dietary Fiber from Fruit Peels of Common Banana Cultivars
Proponents: Mizpah Villalobos and Allysa Marie Garcia
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (Chemistry Department)
Date Approved: March 11, 2025 - Antioxidant Activity, Total Phenolic and Flavonoid Content of Fractions from Mayana (Coleus blumei) Leaf and Cobra Cobra (Cryptostegia madagascariensis) Leaf/Stem and Sap
Proponents: Mizpah Villalobos, Jessel Pinque, and Dean Gabriel Importante
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (Chemistry Department)
Date Approved: March 20, 2025 - Antibacterial Properties of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) Bile: Exploring Its Potential as a Natural Alternative against Selected Human Pathogenic Bacteria
Proponents: Rolando Pakingking, Jr., Psalm Angelo Tagay, Franz Celnar Peroja, Harlynwinder Singh, Anna Mikhaela Therese Muñoz, and Dennise Sucaldito
Unit: College of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Date Approved: March 21, 2025 - Abaca (Musa textilis) Waste Fiber as an Adsorbent for Removal of Methylene Blue and Methyl Orange Dye from Wastewater
Proponents: Elmer Ermitaño and Florian Galaez
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (Chemistry Department)
Date Approved: May 9, 2025 - The Tale of a Business-Friendly Local Government Unit in Iloilo City: A Case Study
Proponents: Rodalyn Daylo and Lorna Grande
Unit: College of Business and Accountancy
Date Approved: May 13, 2025 - Phytochemical Composition, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity of the Cultured Marine Red Seawed Kappaphycus striatus
Proponents: Nicolas Guanzon, Jr., Sundel Marie Jj. Dagmil, Lee Brian S. Pescuela, and Idelle J. Sonza
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (Life Science Department)
Date Approved: May 13, 2025 - Stories from the Ground: Coffee Farmer’s Problems and Experiences in Iloilo Province
Proponents: Jet Nillos
Unit: College of Business and Accountancy
Date Approved: May 13, 2025 - Filipino Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Brand Identity and Trademark Registration: A Multiple Case Study
Proponents: Charis Emmelyn Bautista and Althea Denuevo
Unit: College of Business and Accountancy and School of Graduate Studies
Date Approved: May 13, 2025 - Wound Healing Potential of Neem (Azadirachta indica) Leaf Extract in Streptozotocin- Induced Diabetic White Mice
Proponents: Felix Ayson, Jaeniefehr Louise Murugathas, Milan Antonette Soloren, Andreanna Faith Tambong, and Mica Charl Villanuev
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (Life Science Department)
Date Approved: May 15, 2025 - Simulating Reality: A Deep Dive into Student Nurses’ Delivery Room Learning Experiences Through the Use of High Fidelity Simulation
Proponents: Maria Rosita Saldajeno and Ma. Dona Luz Colorge
Unit: College of Nursing
Date Approved: May 16, 2025 - Core Values: Its Influence on the Lives of CPU Faculty and Staff
Proponents: Margen Java, Johanna Faith Candido, Ella Kathrina Gutierrez, and Ma. Jean Palomata
Unit: School of Graduate Studies, Guidance Services Center, Human Resource Development Office and OVP for Student Affairs
Date Approved: May 28, 2025 - Antibiotic Resistance Profile and Detection of Resistance Genes in Bacterial Isolates from Sediment Samples at Calajunan Landfill, Iloilo, Philippines
Proponents: Ted Rudi Aurelio and Rolando V. Pakingking, Jr.
Unit: College of Medical Laboratory Sciences
Date Approved: May 29, 2025 - Enhancing Spermiation in African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) using Exogenous Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone
Proponents: Felix Ayson, EJ Marie Ballano, April Hope Diaz, and Trishia Mayol
Unit: College of Arts and Sciences (Life Science Department)
Date Approved: July 7, 2025 - Simulation: Utilization, Perceived Effectiveness, and Clinical Competence of Student Nurses
Proponents: Ma. Lourdes Sampiano, Rona Idemne, and Alvin John Gustilo
Unit: College of Nursing
Date Approved: August 20, 2025 - Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on Rainwater Harvesting in Iloilo City
Proponents: Stella Fernandez, Dimpna Castigador, Jelvit Amor Alicante, Novi Pascua, and Jazel Mae Juntoria
Units: College of Arts and Sciences, Office for Institutional Advancement
Date Approved: September 30, 2025 - Pedagogical Approaches for Enhanced Academic Outcomes: Insights from a Private Tertiary Institution in the Philippines Informing Quality Assurance
Proponents: Anna May Zerrudo and Sharlene Gotico
Unit: College of Education, College of Arts and Sciences and Quality Assurance and Accreditation Center
Date Approved: October 27, 2025
The OVPRDE commended the faculty-led proponents for their scholarly initiative and dedication, expressing optimism for the successful implementation and meaningful outcomes of the funded studies.
With these approvals and the PHP1,295,320.00 in internal research support, CPU continues to strengthen its research ecosystem by investing in faculty-driven inquiry that contributes to institutional growth, national development priorities, and positive societal impact.