News Releases
Elder Kearon Brings Hope and Comfort to Survivors of Twin Typhoons in Cebu, Philippines
Elder Patrick Kearon of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and his wife, Jennifer, visited Cebu on November 21, 2025, where they met with more than 100 members and friends of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Liloan Stake Center. Those in attendance had experienced different forms of loss and suffering during...
Manila Kicks Off #LightTheWorld Giving Machines Campaign in the Philippines
The #LightTheWorld Giving Machines officially opened today at Ayala Malls Market! Market! in Bonifacio Global City, marking the first of four launches of the 2025 Giving Machine season in the Philippines.
Bacolod to Host Its First #LightTheWorld Giving Machines in 2025
Bacolod City will host the #LightTheWorld Giving Machines for the first time on December 4, 2025, expanding The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ annual Christmas giving initiative to four major Philippine cities.
Latter-day Saint Musician From Fairview Wins National Music Competition
Women Can Now Serve Missions for the Church of Jesus Christ at Age 18
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency is pleased to announce that effective immediately, young women who choose to serve a full-time mission may begin their service at age 18 following graduation from high school or its equivalent.
The 2025 First Presidency Christmas Message
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) We rejoice in remembering our Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born in humble circumstances. Heavenly angels heralded His birth. He preached the gospel of repentance, hope, and everlasting life.
Church Increases Focus on Four Daytime Sessions of General Conference
From Newsroom (Salt Lake City) The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has decided that beginning in April 2026, general conference will no longer include a Saturday evening session.
Philippine Media Abuzz Over Alabang Temple Open House
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invited journalists, reporters, desk editors, bloggers, and social media influencers to a guided tour of the newly completed Alabang Philippines Temple on November 17, 2025.
Public Invited to Tour New Alabang Temple
The public is invited to tour the new Alabang Philippines Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This sacred house of worship will be the fourth Latter-day Saint temple in the country and the second in the Manila metropolitan area.
Church Aids Nearly 50,000 After Twin Typhoons in the Philippines
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is working alongside government agencies and private organizations to assist communities heavily affected by Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) and Super Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong), which struck the Philippines only days apart.