The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the specific locations and released exterior renderings for three additional temples in the Philippines — the Naga, Santiago, and Iloilo Philippines Temples.
With these additions, the Philippines will be home to 14 temples, reflecting the continued growth of the Church and the increasing accessibility of temple worship for Latter-day Saints across the country.
There are currently more than 880,000 members of the Church in the Philippines, organized in over 1,300 congregations.
Naga Philippines Temple
The Naga Philippines Temple will be constructed on a 9.11-acre site on Lot 1045-A-1-A in Barangay Concepcion Grande, located in Naga City, Bicol.
Plans call for a one-story temple of approximately 18,850 square feet, along with an ancillary building and a meetinghouse.
President Russell M. Nelson announced the Naga Temple in October 2022. At that time, he said:
“Let us never lose sight of what the Lord is doing for us now. He is making His temples more accessible. He is accelerating the pace at which we are building temples. He is increasing our ability to help gather Israel.”
Santiago Philippines Temple
The Santiago Philippines Temple will rise on 14.47 acres east of Camella Isabella Main Road in Barangay Malvar, Santiago City, Province of Isabela.
Plans include a single-story temple of approximately 18,850 square feet, as well as patron housing, a distribution center and a meetinghouse.
President Nelson also announced the Santiago Temple in October 2022, further expanding temple access in Northern Luzon.
Iloilo Philippines Temple
The Iloilo Philippines Temple will be constructed on 7.7 acres at Circumferential Road 1, Green Meadows, in Barangay Tacas, Jaro District, Iloilo.
Plans call for a one-story temple of approximately 18,850 square feet, along with patron housing, a distribution center, an arrival facility and a meetinghouse.
President Nelson announced the Iloilo Temple in April 2023.
Temple Growth in the Philippines
With the dedication of the Alabang Philippines Temple in January 2026, there are now four operating temples in the country:
- Manila
- Cebu City
- Urdaneta
- Alabang
Additional temples that have been announced or are under construction include:
Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Iloilo, Laoag, Naga, San Jose del Monte, Santiago, Tacloban City and Tuguegarao City.
Bacolod and Davao Temple Open Houses
Two temples will soon open their doors to the public prior to dedication.
- Open House: March 26 to April 10, 2026
- Dedication: May 3, 2026
- Dedicatory Prayer Offered By: Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
- Open House: April 16 to May 2, 2026
- Dedication: May 31, 2026
- Dedicatory Prayer Offered By: Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
During open houses, members of the public are invited to tour the temple and learn more about its purpose. After dedication, temples are reserved for sacred worship services by members of the Church.