Details
History
Announcement
The Bacolod Philippines Temple, the country’s seventh, was announced by President Russell M. Nelson on October 5, 2019, at the 189th Semiannual General Conference. Bacolod is the second most populous city in the Visayas following Cebu City. It is located on Negros Island in Western Visayas and is the capital of the Negros Occidental province. Known as “The City of Smiles,” the Saints of Bacolod were all smiles when plans for the temple were announced. There are currently three stakes in Bacolod with a total of nine stakes and four districts on the island. Members of the Church on Negros Island currently travel to the island of Cebu to participate in temple ordinances at the Cebu City Philippines Temple.[1]”President Nelson Announces Eight New Temples During General Conference,” The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release, 5 Oct. 2019.
Groundbreaking Announced
On 6 October 2021 the First Presidency of the Church announced that a groundbreaking would be held for the Bacolod Philippines Temple on 11 December 2021.[2]“Groundbreaking Date Set for the Bacolod Philippines Temple.” Newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 6 Oct. 2021.
Temple Site
Along with the render and groundbreaking announcement, the location of the Bacolod Philippines Temple was released revealed a 12.3-acre site located on the Bacolod Airport Access Road, North of Buri Road. The site will also include an ancillary building of approximately 18,000 square feet that will include patron housing, an arrival center and a distribution center. [3]“Groundbreaking Date Set for the Bacolod Philippines Temple.” Newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 6 Oct. 2021.
Temple Rendering
An official exterior render was released for the Bacolod Philippines Temple on 6 October 2021. [4]“Groundbreaking Date Set for the Bacolod Philippines Temple.” Newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 6 Oct. 2021.
Groundbreaking
The Groundbreaking for the Bacolod Philippines Temple will be held on 11 December 2021. Elder Taniele B. Wakolo of the Seventy will preside at the event.[5]“Groundbreaking Date Set for the Bacolod Philippines Temple.” Newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org, 6 Oct. 2021.
Dedication
Dedication Order
The Bacolod Philippines Temple will be the seventh temple built in the Philippines and the second built in the Visayas, following the Cebu City Philippines Temple (2010).