Announcement of the Laoag Philippines Temple
President Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced the Laoag Philippines Temple on Oct. 1, 2023, during the Sunday afternoon session of the October 2023 general conference.
When he heard the announcement, Bishop Jachin Morales of the Laoag 1st Ward couldn’t hold back his tears. The drive to the Manila Philippines Temple from Laoag takes eight hours, meaning his family could attend only once or twice a year.
“Truly, the Lord is mindful of the prayers of the faithful,” Morales said.
The first missionaries arrived in the Philippines in 1961. The Laoag Philippines Stake was organized in 1989. The Philippines Laoag Mission was organized in 2004.
Timeline of the Laoag Philippines Temple
The Laoag Philippines Temple was announced by President Nelson on Oct. 1, 2023. Details about the temple’s groundbreaking have not yet been released.
Architecture and Design of the Laoag Philippines Temple
The Laoag Philippines Temple will be built in or near Laoag, Philippines. The site location and architectural rendering have not yet been released.