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

Concrete walls are being formed and poured in a large excavation pit at the Bacolod Philippines Temple site, located on the western side of Negros Island—the fourth largest island in the Philippines. Construction at the temple complex began late last year, and the general contractor is actively recruiting for positions like Civil Engineer, Safety Officer, and First Aider. It will be the sixth temple constructed in the Philippines.

Motorists taking Circumferential Road at the north end of Bacolod can see the excavations taking place for the construction of the Bacolod Philippines Temple. Early activity at the site included ground clearing, trenching, and installing water lines. The temple property is located next to the beautiful Forbes Hill residential development. It is part of the larger Northill Gateway mixed-use development and lifestyle district.

Construction of the Bacolod Philippines Temple met delays following last year's groundbreaking event, but contractors and heavy equipment have arrived on site and stirred up activity. Signage has been posted to the blue fence that surrounds the property, giving a variety of precautions, instructions, and project information. Bacolod is the capital of the Negros Occidental province.

Elder Taniela B. Wakolo, president of the Philippines Area, presided today at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bacolod Philippines Temple. 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 will be constructed on a 12.3-acre site on Bacolod Airport Access Road. An ancillary building will also be constructed to house an arrival center, patron housing, and distribution center. Videos, photographs, and additional information will be posted to the Church newsroom for the Philippines in the coming days.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the Bacolod Philippines Temple will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021, under the direction Elder Taniela B. Wakolo of the Seventy. Attendance at the temple site will be by invitation only. The 26,700-square-foot temple be constructed on a 12.3-acre site located on Bacolod Airport Access Road, north of Buri Road. An 18,000-square-foot ancillary building will also be constructed housing patron accommodations, an arrival center, and a distribution center.