Document Types
Poster Presentation
School Name
De La Salle University, Manila
Track or Strand
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
Research Advisor (Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial)
Rempillo, Ofelia T.
Start Date
23-6-2025 10:30 AM
End Date
23-6-2025 12:00 PM
Zoom Link/ Room Assignment
5th Floor Breakout Function Room (501-503), Enrique K. Razon Jr. Hall
Abstract/Executive Summary
As urbanization rates arise, air pollution has become an increasing concern in our society --leading to poor air quality and several cases of respiratory diseases and illnesses. Adequate air quality levels are needed in indoor environments such as schools as people spend the majority of their time indoors. Thus, this study aims to assess the ambient air quality in the vicinity of the DLSU campuses in Manila and Laguna by determining the current level of Particulate Matter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) while also evaluating indoor air quality at two different locations in the Manila campus by measuring PM2.5 and carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels. This study analyzes the relationship between indoor and outdoor air quality and whether air quality control measures taken post COVID19 pandemic are sufficient to decrease indoor air pollution. Results of the study show that ambient PM2.5 in Manila campus is higher compared to Laguna most likely due to greater traffic emissions. Indoor PM2.5 showed no correlation with ambient PM2.5 levels, indicating that the PM2.5 are likely coming from indoor sources. Levels of CO₂ are found to be higher in the classroom as compared to the laboratory setting due to the greater number of students present. Levels of CO₂ and PM2.5 are shown to be within the safe level except for a few instances.
Keywords
ambient air quality; indoor air quality; air pollutants; pollutant measurements; respiratory health
Research Theme (for Paper Presentation and Poster Presentation submissions only)
Sustainability, Environment, and Energy (SEE)
Initial Consent for Publication
yes
Statement of Originality
yes
Analyzing the Effects of Air Quality on the De La Salle University Students and Staff’s Respiratory Health in the Manila and Laguna Campuses
As urbanization rates arise, air pollution has become an increasing concern in our society --leading to poor air quality and several cases of respiratory diseases and illnesses. Adequate air quality levels are needed in indoor environments such as schools as people spend the majority of their time indoors. Thus, this study aims to assess the ambient air quality in the vicinity of the DLSU campuses in Manila and Laguna by determining the current level of Particulate Matter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5) while also evaluating indoor air quality at two different locations in the Manila campus by measuring PM2.5 and carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels. This study analyzes the relationship between indoor and outdoor air quality and whether air quality control measures taken post COVID19 pandemic are sufficient to decrease indoor air pollution. Results of the study show that ambient PM2.5 in Manila campus is higher compared to Laguna most likely due to greater traffic emissions. Indoor PM2.5 showed no correlation with ambient PM2.5 levels, indicating that the PM2.5 are likely coming from indoor sources. Levels of CO₂ are found to be higher in the classroom as compared to the laboratory setting due to the greater number of students present. Levels of CO₂ and PM2.5 are shown to be within the safe level except for a few instances.
https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_shsrescon/2025/poster_see/2
