Research
February 26, 2021 2026-06-10 9:49Research
About Research
The University of Manila Research and Development Center started its scholarly activities before World War II by publishing the Student Leader which later became Campus Leader and Law Gazette, (College of Law Journal) after World War II in 1951, the Journal of East Asiatic Studies, (Graduate School Journal) was published. Dr. Charles O. Houston, Jr. was the editor and Alfonso B. Millena, as associate editor. The UM Business Logbook (Business Administration and Accountancy) was also published at this time.
In the initial issue of the Journal of East Asiatic Studies the following statement of Objective and Purposes was clearly spelled out. “The University of Manila and the Editor believe that the functions of a university should be much broader in the East than even in West, since so many more problems face the people of the East today, in depth, breadth and gravity, than have faced the peoples of the West for generations.”
Such were the prophetic words of the Editor that today, more than forty years later, the developments in the East, now known as the Pacific Rim of the Asia-Pacific Century, according to most futurologists and the recent successful Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit held in the Philippines pointed toward only one direction: the march to economic prosperity and political stability in the region.
Continuing this Journal’s objectives and purposes, we in the present Research and Development Center hope to “present the results of specialized studies by scholars all over the world, in all disciplines and on all subjects related to peoples, the countries, the traditions, in history, the ideas—all aspects of life and living, their bases and influencing factors in the Orient. It intends to bring them together for students and scholars, in the Orient and elsewhere; thus, contribute, in a humble fashion, to the extension and broadening of men’s knowledge about the world in which he lives.
We therefore look forward to improving the context and quality of our publications and thereby institutionalize the research programs of the university under one central organization.
With the new setup, the university hopes to achieve its goal of globalization involving all departments in this undertaking.
Research Vision
To be a leading institution in transformative and innovative research that embodies the school trilogy of ideals — Patria, Scientia, and Virtus — fostering love of country, pursuit of knowledge, and excellence in character for the betterment of society.
Research Mission
To promote and sustain quality research grounded in Patria (love of country), strengthened by Scientia (knowledge and wisdom), and guided by Virtus (virtue and integrity) through ethical inquiry, innovation, collaboration, and community engagement that respond to societal needs and contribute to national and global development.
The Goals of the Research and Development Center
In line with the policy, Vision, and Mission of the University of Manila regarding the significance of research in promoting affordable and quality education, the goals of the Research and Development Center are as follows:
- Sustain a culture of research through the institutionalization of a continuing research capability program for the colleges.
- Contribute to development through relevant research.
- Develop and promote scholarships through actual research across disciplines.
- Make use of the best practices in the planning and development of a research project.
- Create linkages with HEIs with regards to research journals that can be refereed, here and abroad.
- Do benchmarking with national and international professional associations in terms of trends and initiatives in education and the corporate world thru research paper presentations.
Research Publications
DR. LOURDES D. SABILE
Director for Research
