Temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Temple Locale

The Bacolod Philippines Temple stands on a 12.3-acre property on the road to the airport and features a distinctive domed cupola with metallic diamond shingles, backlit art glass, decorative urns, deep cornices, subtle curves, and ornate window casings—a design that reflects both classical beauty and the spiritual significance of the building. In addition to the main temple structure, an ancillary building houses patron accommodations, an arrival center, and a distribution center.

Temple Facts

The Bacolod Philippines Temple was the sixth temple built in the Philippines and the second built in the Visayas, following the Cebu City Philippines Temple (2010).

Temple History

Announcement

The Bacolod Philippines Temple, the seventh planned for the country, 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 were three stakes in Bacolod with a total of nine stakes and four districts on the island. Members of the Church on Negros Island were traveling to the island of Cebu to participate in temple ordinances at the Cebu City Philippines Temple.¹

Site and Rendering

On October 6, 2021, the location for the Bacolod Philippines Temple was announced as a 12.3-acre site located on Bacolod Airport Access Road, north of Buri Road. The official exterior rendering was also published. The single-story temple would be approximately 26,700 square feet. An 18,000-square-foot ancillary building would also be constructed housing patron accommodations, an arrival center, and a distribution center.²

Groundbreaking

Elder Taniela B. Wakolo, president of the Philippines Area, presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bacolod Philippines Temple on December 11, 2021. He was joined by his counselors, Elder Steven R. Bangerter and Elder Yoon Hwan Choi, and their wives. Invited guests included Vice-Mayor El Cid Familiaran and other government officials, interfaith leaders, and local Church leaders and members. The 26,700-square-foot temple would be constructed on a 12.3-acre site at the corner of Bacolod Airport Access Road and Buri Road. An ancillary building would also be constructed to house an arrival center, patron housing, and distribution center.³

Open House and Dedication

A public open house for the Bacolod Philippines Temple was held from Thursday, April 16, through Saturday, May 2, 2026, excluding Sundays. A news conference was held on Monday, April 13, followed by two days of tours for invited guests. Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles presided at the temple dedication on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. with a rebroadcast at 2:00 p.m. The dedicatory session was broadcast to all units in the temple district.⁴

Temple Design

The Bacolod Philippines Temple was built with a structural steel-braced frame. Exterior and interior patterns draw inspiration from Filipino barong shirt designs, with colors from local flora, like the bird of paradise and native lilies.

Art glass throughout the building includes green, magenta and blue tones. Crema Marfil stone is used in the flooring, along with 100% nylon-tufted rugs and Bentley carpet in custom colors and patterns.

Doors are made of stained mahogany with decorative brass hardware, and millwork through the building uses stained mahogany and painted local hardwoods. Chandeliers, made of brass and crystal, use acrylic pendant lighting.⁵