Here’s Your First Look Inside the Alabang Philippines Temple

A new chapter of temple worship is unfolding for Latter-day Saints in the Philippines as the Alabang Philippines Temple opens its doors for public tours. According to the Church Newsroom announcement, the open house runs from November 21 through December 13, 2025, excluding Sundays.

Standing in Filinvest Corporate City in Muntinlupa, the temple is now the fourth operating temple in the Philippines. It also serves as the second temple in the greater Manila region, a detail emphasized in the Church Newsroom report to highlight how significantly the Church’s presence has expanded in this part of the country.

With its location in southern Metro Manila, the temple eases travel for members in nearby provinces and provides closer access to temple worship for thousands of Latter-day Saints.

Welcoming the Public & Media

Before the public began touring the building, the temple welcomed journalists for a media preview. The Church Newsroom reported that more than sixty representatives from news outlets across Metro Manila and from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao visited on November 17.

James R. Rasband, Assistant Executive Director of the Temple Department, led the tour. He was accompanied by Area Presidency members Carlos G. Revillo Jr., Chi Hong (Sam) Wong, and William K. Jackson and their wives, whose presence underscored the unity and support of Church leadership as they introduced this sacred space to the nation.

During the preview, Elder Rasband emphasized that the temple teaches “Jesus Christ as the center of all doctrine,” expressing his hope that visitors would feel that truth as they walked through the rooms. Elder Revillo, who comes from the Philippines, spoke of the blessings the temple would bring to the nation.

Visitors stepped into rooms filled with peace and quiet reverence—an atmosphere that stood in gentle contrast to the lively commercial district surrounding Filinvest.

Design & Cultural Significance

The Church Newsroom highlighted the temple’s thoughtful incorporation of Filipino cultural elements. Most notable is the sampaguita motif, drawn from the national flower, which appears throughout the interior and exterior design.

Like many temples around the world, the Alabang Temple reflects local identity while expressing global religious purpose. Its placement within Filinvest Corporate City situates it in a well-developed, accessible part of Metro Manila, making it a central gathering point for members in rapidly growing southern Luzon communities.

Growth of the Church in the Philippines

The Alabang Temple stands against the backdrop of more than sixty years of Church history in the Philippines.

According to the Church’s official Philippines chronology, missionaries first arrived in 1961, beginning the era of organized proselytizing. The first baptism followed in 1962, marking the beginning of steady growth as the Church spread across multiple islands.

The Philippines organized its first stake in 1973, a milestone that signaled the maturity of local leadership. Growth surged through the 1980s. The Manila Temple was dedicated in 1984, becoming the country’s first temple and offering Filipino members local access to sacred ordinances for the first time.

Membership reached 100,000 in 1987, and that same year the Philippines became its own administrative area, reflecting the strength and stability of the Church in the region. Growth continued through the 1990s.

By 1995, membership had passed 200,000. These historical milestones help place the Alabang Temple in context: each new temple supports a membership that has grown in both numbers and dedication for more than six decades.

What the Open House Means & What’s Next

The public open house invites guests of all backgrounds to walk through the temple and learn about its sacred purpose. As the Church Newsroom emphasized, no reservation or admission fee is required.

When the open house concludes, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will dedicate the temple on January 18, 2026.

While weekly worship takes place in meetinghouses, temples serve deeper sacred purposes. Inside these holy spaces, Latter-day Saints participate in ordinances, make covenants with God, and unite their families eternally.

The media preview allowed visitors to catch a glimpse of those beliefs and experience the calm and reverence that define the house of the Lord.

Looking Ahead

The opening of the Alabang Philippines Temple represents more than the completion of a building—it marks another chapter in the spiritual journey of Filipino Latter-day Saints. As Elder Revillo expressed during the preview, the temple stands as a blessing for the entire nation.

With the open house underway and the dedication approaching, members and friends of the Church now have the opportunity to step inside and experience the beauty, symbolism, and peace that make temple worship central to the Latter-day Saint faith.

Holly Wallace

Holly Wallace is a writer and storyteller drawn to meaningful questions and overlooked details. Her work explores Latter-day Saint life and culture through faithful inquiry, inviting readers to pause, consider, and engage more deeply with what matters most.