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Moira Garcia Gallaga

Joined 23 months ago from Greenhills, Philippines

Recently resigned civil servant from the Philippine Foreign Service due to health reasons. Specializes in Protocol and served 3 Philippine Presidents as Presidential Protocol Officer. Had the opportunity to travel extensively as part of her work and the privilege of discovering and exploring new places, cultures and peoples. Also assigned along with her diplomat husband and son in Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles and Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. for 3 years and 3 and a half years, respectively.


She enjoys reading books, trying out new cuisines, fashion, yoga, scuba diving (certified PADI Rescue diver), football (soccer), biking in the countryside, travel, and the beach, among other things. 

She is opinionated, headstrong, adventurous and uncompromising. 

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  • 4

    Scuba 102: Scuba Equipment You Need to Have

    15 months ago

    Scuba diving is rapidly gaining and popularity. This water activity requires special equipment in order to conduct it safely and to maximize the enjoyment of the experience of exploring the underwater world.

  • 2

    Alkaline Ionized Water and Its Benefits

    15 months ago

    When you buy water and they say its alkaline or alkaline ionized, make sure you ask what's the PH balance issued by a water regulatory body after they had certified the water test and if it is regulated properly and all facilities are checked by the Health Departments of respective countries. A water test to determine the alkaline level of the water you're producing takes about two weeks, be a discerning customer.

  • 5

    Top 5 Must See TV Series

    15 months ago

    Five entertaining and must-see TV series for your viewing pleasure.

  • 10

    Bali: Quench your Thirst for Shopping

    16 months ago

    Bali is usually known for sun, sand, sea and fun, including the drinking and partying kind. What people who have been to Bali have also found out is that it is a good place to go do some shopping. For those who especially love exotic stuff and items and enjoy bargaining for a good price, Bali is famous for producing a wide range of handicrafts such as wood carvings, paintings, cloth and clothing, necklaces, friendship bracelets etc.

  • 3

    AQUAHEALTH Alkaline Ionized Water for a Healthy Life

    16 months ago

    The health benefits of Alkaline Ionized drinking water

  • 9

    Burgeoning Population Growth

    16 months ago

    Negative impact of rapid population growth, especially for developing countries, and the urgent to address this important and vital issue.

  • 2

    Jobs Well Done: A Tribute Poem

    17 months ago

    My 3rd or 4th poem to honor a visionary and extraordinary man who revolutionized the way we conduct our lives.

  • 5

    It's More Fun in the Philippines: Boosting Philippine Tourism through Soccer

    16 months ago

    A significant number of Filipinos plays soccer, but the sport doesn't have a large profile in the country. There are provincial hotbeds for the sport but its national profile hasn't been as huge as basketball. That is until the Philippine Azkals (moniker of the Philippine National Football Team for Men) burst into the scene in December 2010.

  • 14

    Top 10 Countries with the Highest Life Expectancy

    17 months ago

    The top 10 countries with the highest life expectancy rates.

  • 4

    Formaggio Italiano: How the Boot Does Cheese

    18 months ago

    Italy boasts more than 450 cheeses. Many of these are made by traditional methods in their regions of origin. From Asiago to Pecorino Romano, Italian cheeses are among the world's most favorite and are enjoyed in Italy and abroad.

  • 2

    The Many Reasons I Love Christmas

    18 months ago

    The Many Reasons I Love Christmas.

  • 3

    Flying Solo: Tips for Single Female Travellers, The Red Light District, Amsterdam

    9 months ago

    Are you a solo, independent female travelling to Amsterdam and thinking of exploring De Wallen, the red light district on your own? The area is in a historical part of the city, and is quite the unique travel experience. This article outlines some tips for solo travellers to De Wallen, Amsterdam.

  • 4

    Ancient Celebrations of the Christmas Holiday

    18 months ago

    People celebrated Christmas or Christmas-like celebrations years ago before the birth of Jesus Christ, and each culture had its own celebration and myth.

  • 4

    A Powerful and Feminine Woman - Is it Possible?

    7 months ago

    Our notions of what it means to be feminine and what it means to be powerful have changed over the years. Is it possible to be feminine and powerful at the same time? Do modern notions of what it means to be a woman mean that women can no longer be beautiful and graceful?

  • 6

    The Globe is Warming

    18 months ago

    A light and simple poem about global warming.

  • 8

    Look Up At the Rain

    18 months ago

    Don't let your troubles or challenges in life get you down.

  • 11

    Scuba Dive, Come Join the Party!

    18 months ago

    One of the more popular recreational activities is scuba diving. The sport gets a great deal of attention from the more adventurous segment of the modern population. Scuba diving is unique among the world's sports in that it is performed entirely in an alien environment that is not the domain of humanity: the underwater world.

  • 4

    Sharm el-Sheikh: A Place to Experience Miracle of Sand, Sea, Mountains and Moon

    18 months ago

    If you are a tourist and looking for a place where you can experience creations of nature like mountains, sand and sun at their best, then Sharm El Sheikh is the place for you. The place is located in Egypt near the world famous Red Sea at the Gulf of Aqaba.

  • 4

    Amanpulo Island in the Phillippines

    18 months ago

    Your visit to Amanpulo Island in The Philippines starts even before you get there! Upon arrival at the Manila International Airport, you are met at the terminal and whisked off to the hotel's own private plane, which in turn takes you straight to the resort. Now that's style!

  • 6

    Bacon from Heaven: Tocino del Cielo

    18 months ago

    Tocino del Cielo is a classic Spanish dessert. As much as the people of Spain prefer cakes and pastries for breakfast rather than desserts after a meal, there are many great dessert recipes from Spain. An exquisite treat is Tocino Del Cielo. This article shows how to make tocino del cielo.

  • 5

    Soccer 101

    18 months ago

    Basic information about the world's most popular sport, football, and its most prestigious tournament, the World Cup.

  • 11

    Female World Leaders

    15 months ago

    The 21st Century will see a rapid expansion of female leadership in countries around the world. As global educational standards allow more opportunities for education and knowledge, women are taking their rightful place as competent political world leaders. Below is a list of 19 Female World Leaders that will set a new standard for future generations of women to admire and follow after in a new global arena.

  • 10

    Can the World Cope With a Population of 7 Billion and Counting?

    19 months ago

    The world has been abuzz with news of the birth of the 7th billionth child. Humanity is facing the reality of over population. The biggest challenge faced on this issue is how to manage the challenges that come with such a large global population.

  • 10

    Life's a Journey Not a Destination; Veer Off The Path Once in a While

    19 months ago

    I have to make this clear from the very beginning of this article. Most people are too busy trying to earn a living that they simply neglect to live. The truth is that there is more to life than just making money. There is more to life than paying bills and meeting obligations.

  • 6

    Interesting Facts About Absinthe

    20 months ago

    With its essential ingredients of wormwood and anise, few would have marked absinthe out for greatness. Yet, this mysterious green concoction has attained almost legendary and certainly mysterious status as a historic elixir. This article contains a plethora of facts and trivia about absinthe.

  • 2

    Saving Energy for Kids - Teach your Child the Importance of Saving Energy

    7 months ago

    It is our duty to teach our child good values as they are growing up. All our efforts will be wasted if we do not teach our children basic values that will help them become productive members of society.

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    Iguazu Falls: UNESCO World Heritage Site

    6 months ago

    In Brazil, near Rio de Janeiro, and between the boundaries of Argentina and Brazil, there are waterfalls known as Iguazu Falls, which are unlike any waterfalls in the world.

  • 4

    10 Most Popular Conspiracy Theories

    8 months ago

    The following 10 most popular conspiracy theories, in no particular order, stayed the distance over the years. From as far back as the UFO crash in Roswell in 1947 to the catastrophic 9/11 event - fact or fiction - you decide.

  • 3

    Freedom of Information Act in the Philippines

    20 months ago

    Many people are quite confused about President PNoy's intentions as he seems to be sending mixed signals regarding Freedom of Information Act.

  • 5

    Argentina Travel - Buenos Aires, Mar del Plata, Iguazú Falls

    19 months ago

    The colorful country of Argentina is THE place to be in South America if you’re looking for a good time on your vacation.

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    Ideas for Halloween Window Decorations

    20 months ago

    Christmas is not the only holiday when people decorate their homes and make them shine. There are several ways to do the same on Halloween as well. The following are some ideas you might be interested in implementing:

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    5 Signs He's Not Interested in You

    20 months ago

    There are a lot of girls these days who ask questions about how to know when a particular guy is not interested in her or is not ready to commit. Well, there are a lot of things that you can do which will give you a very clear idea about the relationship between you two. Those things will tell you whether there are any chances of him being in relationship with you or even have a coffee or dinner with you and the time for you to move on with your life.

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    Bring out the Inner Woman with Lingerie

    20 months ago

    The female body is one of the most provocative forms known to man. Every article of clothing that enhances this form is exalted above all else. Lingerie is perhaps the clothing item that best accentuates this miraculous piece of human flesh to the utmost.

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    Body Language for Business Success

    20 months ago

    Establishing a very good and solid communication bridge linking you and your clients is one of the surest ways of staying ahead of your competitors in the business world. Body language is an important component of this communication bridge.

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    Skechers Women's Shape-Ups Toners

    5 months ago

    Shoes that help people work their leg muscles are nothing new to the market but it is only recently that their popularity has risen to new levels.

  • 5

    Angry Birds Costumes: A Unique Idea For Halloween Costume for the Family

    8 months ago

    Halloween is here and like always the question is what character to become this year! Well, here is an idea how about one of the angry birds from the very popular game.

  • 13

    Learning to Take Criticism

    20 months ago

    Each one of us has to take criticism at some point of our life. The problem is that most of the people do not know how to take criticism positively and improve from it. Rather, they take that criticism negatively and start going on the wrong path. In this article, I have discussed some things which will help you in learning to handle criticism and benefit from it.

  • 6

    3 Spooky Locations for Outdoor Halloween Parties

    21 months ago

    Fed up of the same old Halloween party, bobbing for apple indoors? Why not take the fright and fun outside, using different locations to give your party a spooky edge? This article outlines 3 ideas for outdoors Halloween get-togethers, including decorations,games and how to hold your party responsibly.

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    What Makes a Hurricane So Dangerous?

    20 months ago

    If you are prone to hurricane threat then update yourself with the right hurricane info from time to time. Better planning and following the accurate hurricane safety tips can minimize the damage to a very extent.

  • 6

    Building Relationships Through Communication

    20 months ago

    This article examines the key elements to maintaining a healthy relationship. With a specific focus on communication and trust, this article highlights ways for partners to get the most out of their relationship. By learning these techniques for better communication, people can go a long way towards solidifying their relationships throughout life.

  • 2

    How to Create a Child-Friendly Garden

    11 months ago

    What children want from a garden is often very different to what adults want. While parents wish for comfortable garden furniture and a vegetable patch, children would like to play in the mud, climb trees, play hide and seek and let off steam. The garden is a place where children learn about nature and play in the fresh air as part of a healthy lifestyle.

  • 7

    Safety Measures During an Earthquake

    20 months ago

    Some helpful tips and advice to increase your chances to survive the effects and deal with the aftermath of an earthquake.

  • 12

    How to Stay Awake During Road Trips

    5 months ago

    Road trips are a lot of fun, but they can also make a driver drowsy. Here are some easy tips to stay alert while on a road trip.

  • 8

    Be Happy With Your Body

    7 months ago

    We live in a world where the look of our bodies is of great importance. I do not mean to say it isn’t, but sometimes we deal with problems which cannot be fixed immediately.

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