Research Themes

SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities ” Making Cities and Human Settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable”

SAFE: Ensuring safety and security in cities and communities

Travel Behaviors, Perspectives, and Usage of Public Transportation Around UPLB During The COVID-19 (Garcia, A.M.A.)
GIS-based Landfill Suitability Analysis for Sustainable Waste Disposal in Cuyo Island, Palawan (Constantino, K.Z.R.)
Exploring Circular Economy: The Case of Healthcare Waste Management in Calamba City, Philippines (Balita, S.M.)
Assessment of Covid-19 Response and Recovery of Sta. Rosa, Laguna (Lijauco, R.J.)
Residential Density and Selected Communicable Diseases in Alaminos,Laguna
Environmental Determinants Influencing Malaria Cases in Selected Areas in Palawan
Health Infrastructures as Deteminats of Population Growth in Calauan, Laguna
Traffic Congestion Analysis of Selected Transport Nodes in San Pablo City-Central Business District,Laguna
Assessment of the Solid waste management Plan Implementation of Muntinlupa City,2003-2013
Socio- Economic and Environmental Impacts of Small-Scale Gold Panning in Malimono, Surigao Del Norte: An Ex-Post Analysis

Assessment of the Quality of Life of Displace Urban Informal Settlers in Calamba City: A Case of Brgy. Kay-Anlog (Paraiso, K.A.H.)
Analyzing the Resilience and Vulnerabilities of the Dumagat-Remontado in Sitio Masla in General Nakar Using the Network of Place-based Elements (Cleto, C.)
Ikaw, Ano’ng Ambag Mo? Youth Participation in the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management of a Coastal Village in Calamba City (Palomares, Z.F.)
Assessment of the Selected Disaster Preparedness Approaches for Santa Rosa City, Philippines (Escarcha, J.R.)
Youth Participation In The Implementation Of The Disaster Management Plan During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study In Selected Flood-Prone Barangays In Bay, Laguna (Arcillas, R.S.)
Spatial Analysis of Higher Education Institutions, Main Roads and Population Growth in Cavite, Philippines
Special Economic Zones as Determinant of Population Growth in Laguna, Philippines
Formative Evaluation of the Municipal Disaster Risk reduction and Management Plan of Mabitac, Laguna, Philippines
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment of the Farming Households of Villa Cerveza Agrarian Reform Community in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro
Adaptation Strategies to Flooding of Selected Lakeshore Communities in Pila, Laguna, Philippines
PHILIPPINES Spatio-Demographic Analysis of Industrialization and Urbanization in Santo Tomas, Batangas, Philippines.

Participatory Planning, Public Participation, Community-based approaches on resource planning and management
Island Development Studies
Socialized Housing and Resettlement/ Informal Settlements Studies
Capacity Building and Education
IPs Vulnerable Groups (Elderly, Women, Children)
Gender and Development
Economic Development for all
Accessible and Inclusive Public and Urban Spaces
Planning for Special Needs (PWDs)

Developing indicators for Child-friendly spaces in Calauan, Laguna, Philippines (Garcia, E.D.V.)
Analysis of Use and Accessibility of Marketplaces in Calamba City during the time of COVID-19 Pandemic (Abarra, P.I.O.)
Understanding Youth Participation in Protected Area Management: The case of the Las Piñas - Parañaque Wetland Park (Basangan, J.A.D.)
Land Suitability Analysis for Potential Resettlement Area at Bay, Laguna
Geophysical Determinants of informal Settlements in Santa Rosa City, Laguna UsingGeographic Information Systems
Willingness of Project-Affected Informal Settlers of Sto. Niño, Concepcion, Malabon City to be Relocated
Qualitative Assessment of the Muyung System of the Keyley- I Sub Tribe in Antipolo, Asipulo, Ifugao
A Spatial Analysis of Urban Land Use Trends and Some Impact on the Coconut Areas of San Pablo City, Laguna. 1997. B.S.
Socio-Economic Effects of Agricultural Land Conversion in Selected Municipalities of Bulacan
Profiling and Indicative Assessment of Bridge Vicinities as Potential Growth Points for Development in Valenzuela City

Evaluating the Walkability of Los Baños, Laguna through its Built Environment (Verano, C.J.)
Place Attachment as Drivers of Community Action towards Solid Waste Management in Calauan, Laguna
Accessibility and Use of Urban Green Spaces and its Perceived Effects on the Physical and Mental Health of the Residents in Davao City (Monsad, J.)
"I STAY FOR YOU: Place Attachment and Its Influence On Improved Academic Performance of HSP Students in Los Baños LagunaAmidst Covid 19 Pandemic "
Heritage Documentation and Inventory of Built Heritage Structures and Local Heritage Sites in the City of Calamba. 2009.
The Urban Image of Escolta: Understanding Introspective Perception through Place Meaning in the Context of Urban Renewal of Escolta, Manila
Assessment of the Palaui Island Ecotourism Program in San Vicente, Sta. Ana, Cagayan
Community Acceptance of the Bulusukan River Ecotourism Project in Pila, Laguna
Influence of Tourism on the Kamayo People and Resource Utilization in Brgy. Brittania, San Agustin, Surigao Del Sur
Analysis of Social Viability of Green Tourism at Liponpon, Isla Verde, Batangas City