Alabang Philippines Temple Wiki

Quick Facts

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Description

The Alabang Philippines Temple is a Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under construction in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines.

The Alabang Philippines Temple will be a two-story building clad in granite with a tall, tapering spire over the façade. The interior will be finished using the finest materials and workmanship in woodwork, granite, and decorative painting. Plans also call for the construction of a patron housing facility behind the temple.

History

In 1961, Gordon B. Hinckley and a small gathering of members at the Manila American Cemetery marked the beginning of the LDS Church in the Philippines.^[1]“First Presidency Announces Groundbreaking Date for 4th Temple in PH”, Church News, 24 January 2020. Retrieved on 5 April 2020. With more than 800,000 members in the country, the Philippines has the fourth-largest membership in the world after the United States, Mexico and Brazil.^[2]“First Presidency Announces Groundbreaking Date for 4th Temple in PH”, Church News, 24 January 2020. Retrieved on 5 April 2020.

Announcement

High weekend attendance at the Manila Philippines Temple, which serves over 100 stakes and districts, has created long waits for patrons wishing to participate in ordinance work. The Alabang Philippines Temple will better accommodate temple-attending Saints and provide a closer option for those living on the south side of Metro Manila.

The Alabang Philippines Temple was announced in the 33rd anniversary year of the Manila Philippines Temple.

Location Announced

Two days after the announcement was made of a temple to be constructed in the greater Manila area, the official Church Newsroom Facebook page for the Philippines stated that the temple would be constructed on the southern side of the Manila metropolitan area in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.^[4]The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Philippines. Greater Manila Temple to be in Alabang, Facebook, 2 April 2017, https://www.facebook.com/churchofjesuschristph/posts/pfbid026v7BZSj25PL2cR22ji5PiUTf8LEu8Tw5rjz4r3uAvHJsDtQeRnyiXR7tvNuFwB4Gl The specific site was revealed on 2 April 2017 as a 2.6 acre property in Filinvest City by the Newsroom Facebook Page for the Philippines.

Groundbreaking Announced

The First Presidency of the Church has announced the groundbreaking date for the Alabang Philippines Temple on 24 January 2020. Church leaders will break ground for the temple on Saturday, 2 May 2020. Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will preside at the event. Attendance will be by invitation only, but the ceremony will be broadcast to stake (dioceses) centers within the temple district.^[5]“First Presidency Announces Groundbreaking Date for 4th PH Temple.” news-ph.churchofjesuschrist.org, 24 Jan. 2020, news-ph.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-presidency-announces-groundbreaking-date-for-4th-ph-temple.^[6]Means, Sean P. “Groundbreaking for LDS Church’s Layton Temple is set for May 30”, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 January 2020. Retrieved on 5 April 2020, https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/01/23/groundbreaking-lds/.

The render for the temple had not been released at that time.

Name Announced

In conjunction with the announcement of the groundbreaking, the name of the temple was announced as the Alabang Philippines Temple for the first time on

Temple Rendering

Groundbreaking Delayed

The groundbreaking was delayed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.^[7]Stack, Peggy Fletcher. “All Latter-day Saint temples to close due to coronavirus”, The Salt Lake Tribune, 26 March 2020. Retrieved on 4 April 2020, https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2020/03/26/all-latter-day-saint/.

Groundbreaking

Elder Schmutz and was accompanied by his wife, Cindy; first counselor, Elder Taniela B. Wakolo, and his wife, Anita; and second counselor, Elder Steven R. Bangerter, and his wife, Susan.

Open House/Dedication Announced

On 4 August 2025 the First Presidency announced the open house and dedication dates for the Alabang Philippines Temple.

A media day will be held on Monday, 17 November 2025. Invited guests will tour the temple Tuesday, 18 through Thursday, 20 November 2025, and a public open house will be held from Friday, 21 November through Saturday, 13 December 2025, excluding Sundays.

Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will dedicate the temple on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The dedicatory session will be broadcast to all congregations in the Temple district.^[10]“Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for Alabang Philippines Temple.” newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 4 Aug. 2025, newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/open-house-and-dedication-dates-announced-for-alabang-philippines-temple.

Open House

Dedication

Elder Bednar said the Philippines has “the most resilient, happy people you can encounter anywhere in the world.” He also said every aspect of life can be enriched based on what is taught in the temple. “The joy that we experience as individuals and families can be deeper and richer because of what we learn in the temple.” Through the ordinances of the Lord’s restored gospel, “we have access to the power of godliness,” said Elder Bednar. “In a world that grows increasingly confused, we can be blessed with light and direction in the house of the Lord.”^[13]Rappleye, Christine. “Elder Bednar Dedicates the Alabang Philippines Temple.” Church News, 20 Jan. 2026, www.thechurchnews.com/temples/2026/01/18/alabang-philippines-temple-dedication-manila-elder-david-a-bednar.

This was one of the last five temples announced by President Thomas S. Monson before he died in January 2018. It was also the final temple of this group to be dedicated.

The Alabang Philippines Temple was dedicated exactly one year — to the day — after the groundbreaking of the Tacloban City Philippines Temple.

Dedicatory Order

Presidents and Matrons

Temple President	Temple Matron	Years Served
Romeo Sindingan Elisan Jr.	Jocelyn Sinoy Dumaup Elisan	2025–

Details

Location

Exterior

Symbolism

South Inscription

North Inscription

Cornerstone

Spires and Finial

Spires

Finial

Interior

Waiting Room

Chapel

Baptistry

Initiatory Spaces

Instruction Rooms

Celestial Room

Bride’s Room

Sealing Room

Contractors

Architect

Project Manager

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General Contractor

Other Contractor

Tai Ping Carpets fabricated the carpets and rungs, which were installed by United Harvest.

RS Carson installed the font railings, drywall, acoustic ceiling tiles, lockers and partitions, tiles, wall paint, doors, and door hardware. Additionally they fabricated and installed the millwork and mirrors for the temple.

Ricardo Lighting fabricated and installed the lighting.

Door hardware was fabricated by Rocky Mountain Hardware.

House of Drapery did the drapes and curtains

Permaflora did florals

Theodore Alexander, Wildwood, Flourish, and Modern Display each provided furniture.

Midwest D-Vision Solutions manufactured the lockers and dressing room partitions

Gruppo Bardelli manufactured the tile for the temple.

Nippon Paint supplied the paint for the temple.

Region

TEMPLES IN ASIA _{by country}

Cambodia	1	Phnom Penh
China	2	Hong Kong · Shanghai
India	1	Bengaluru
Indonesia	1	Jakarta
Japan	4	Fukuoka · Okinawa · Osaka · Sapporo · Tokyo
Mongolia	1	Ulaanbaatar
Philippines	14	Alabang · Bacolod · Cagayan de Oro · Cebu City · Davao · Iloilo · Laoag · Manila · Naga · San Jose del Monte · Santiago · Tacloban City · Tuguegarao City · Urdaneta
Singapore	1	Singapore
South Korea	1	Seoul · Busan
Taiwan	2	Kaohsiung · Taipei
Thailand	1	Bangkok

Sources and Citations

Last updated on: 20 January 2026