Manila, July 8 -- Filipino dentist Dr. Maritess Oliveros Villarico has clinched the Pediatric Oral Health Research Award (South East Asia Division) in Spain last month, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday.

According to the DFA, the awarding was held during the 103rd General Session of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research (IADR) in Barcelona on June 27.

Consul General Maria Theresa S.M. Lazaro, during the latter's recent visit to the Philippine Consul General in Barcelona, congratulated Villarico and hailed her role in bringing recognition to Filipino research.

"Dr. Villarico's achievement also marks an important milestone for Filipino dental professionals committed to bringing Ph...