Groundbreaking of the Alabang Philippines Temple
The groundbreaking of the Alabang Philippines Temple was presided over by Elder Evan A. Schmutz, Philippines Area president, on June 4, 2020. Ground was originally planned to be broken on May 2, 2020, with Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles presiding, but local COVID-19 restrictions eventually changed the event date and presiding authority.
In his remarks to the congregation, Elder Schmutz said, “This is a beautiful place that the Lord has chosen. Through revelation and guidance, it has been found and is now being dedicated to the building of a temple.”
Timeline of the Alabang Philippines Temple
The Alabang Philippines Temple was announced April 2, 2017, by Church President Thomas S. Monson. The groundbreaking and site dedication for this house of the Lord were held on June 4, 2020, and presided over by Elder Evan A. Schmutz, Philippines Area president.
Architecture and Design of the Alabang Philippines Temple
The Alabang temple will be a two-story building of approximately 114,205 square feet (10,610 square meters). Exterior renderings and plans show that the temple will have a rectangular structure with the main entrance at a short end and a tower above the entrance. The tower atop the building sits on a square base and has a long, rectangular window on each side and a spire that extends upward to a point.
Outside the temple is an exterior of granite stone cladding. The interior will be adorned with granite, woodwork and decorative painting. Palm trees, flower beds and tall skyscrapers can be seen around the temple site.
Groundbreaking Photos of the Alabang Philippines Temple
