Moira Garcia Gallaga (moiragallaga)

Recently resigned civil servant from the Philippine Foreign Service. 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, travel, scuba diving (certified PADI Rescue diver), football (soccer), sky diving, bungee jumping and the beach, among other things.

She is opinionated, headstrong, adventurous and uncompromising.

You can also find me at:

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In the Spotlight

The Same Moments, The Same Days

This poem is dedicated to all those I've had the honor and privilege to work with during my 16 years in government service.

In the Spotlight

I Blaze My Own Trail

Create your own path to walk along and trust yourself each step of the way. Have faith in yourself and take good care of yourself because you deserve nothing less.

In the Spotlight

Filipinos in Harm's Way in Syria

Violence is escalating in Syria and concern over the safety of more than 17,000 Filipinos in the country is leading the Department of Foreign Affairs in the Philippines to take action to repatriate them. Complications have arisen because many Continue »

In the Spotlight

What Really is Renewable Energy?

With the advent of global warming, we all have to find a way to make things better for our poor suffering planet. The best way that this can be done is by using renewable energy that does not harm the atmosphere, but rather gives back to nature!

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We All Bleed RED: Time to Get Rid of the Fil-What Nonsense

During a conversation between my husband and I about the latest developments regarding the Azkals, he brought up an issue that went on for a bit a few months back Continue »

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  Football (Soccer)

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

  15 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...

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  World Cuisines

  Culinary Seductions

  5 years ago

  People have been using food as a tool for seduction for ages. Awaken your taste buds and create a culinary masterpiece with the correct atmosphere. You may find that a beautifully home cooked meal could be just the key to open the heart and the closing of the bedroom. Yes, a culinary dance of...

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  Christmas

  Ancient Celebrations of the Christmas Holiday

  7 weeks 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.

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  Poems & Poetry

  Alive

  3 years ago

  a poem on taking life by its horns, live it! Enjoy it! Feel alive!

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  Philippines Political & Social Issues

  Freedom of Information Act in the Philippines

  6 years ago

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