Her research interests are in the areas of applied philosophy, particularly Environmental Ethics and Pilosopiyang Pilipino (Filipino Philosophy). Recent publications include a number of articles and two books: Pamimilosopiya: Mga Pagdulog at Konsepto sa Pilosopiya (Approaches to Philosophy) published by the U.P. Sentro ng Wikang Filipino in 2011, and From Kapre to Ecological Conscience: The Holistic Perspective of Environmental Ethics (Kasarinlan , International Publication of the U.P. Third World Studies Center). Dr. Yasol-Naval is currently doing research on Food Ethics and the Feminization of Agriculture.