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Groundbreaking of the Alabang Philippines Temple
The groundbreaking of the Alabang Philippines Temple was presided over by Elder Evan A. Schmutz, Philippines Area president, on June 4, 2020. Ground was originally planned to be broken on May 2, 2020, with Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles presiding, but local COVID-19 restrictions eventually changed the event date and presiding authority.In his remarks to the congregation, Elder Schmutz said, “This is a beautiful place that the Lord has chosen. Through revelation and guidance, it has been found and is now being dedicated to the building of a temple.”
Timeline of the Alabang Philippines Temple
August
02
2017
Announced
President Thomas S. Monson announced a temple for the greater Manila, Philippines, area on April 2, 2017, during April 2017 general conference.
June
04
2020
Groundbreaking
The Alabang Philippines Temple groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 4, 2020, with Elder Evan A. Schmutz, president of the Philippines Area, presiding. Attendance to the event was by invitation only.
The Alabang Philippines Temple was announced April 2, 2017, by Church President Thomas S. Monson. The groundbreaking and site dedication for this house of the Lord were held on June 4, 2020, and presided over by Elder Evan A. Schmutz, Philippines Area president.
Outside the temple is an exterior of granite stone cladding. The interior will be adorned with granite, woodwork and decorative painting. Palm trees, flower beds and tall skyscrapers can be seen around the temple site.
Architecture and Design of the Alabang Philippines Temple
The Alabang temple will be a two-story building of approximately 114,205 square feet (10,610 square meters). Exterior renderings and plans show that the temple will have a rectangular structure with the main entrance at a short end and a tower above the entrance. The tower atop the building sits on a square base and has a long, rectangular window on each side and a spire that extends upward to a point.Outside the temple is an exterior of granite stone cladding. The interior will be adorned with granite, woodwork and decorative painting. Palm trees, flower beds and tall skyscrapers can be seen around the temple site.
Groundbreaking Photos of the Alabang Philippines Temple
Quick Facts
Announced
2 April 2017
Groundbreaking
4 June 2020
Groundbreaking Presided by
Location
Corporate Avenue
Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Philippines
Appointments
Additional Facts
Fact #1
This will be the fourth Latter-day Saint temple in the Philippines and the second in the Greater Manila Area.
Fact #2
The Alabang temple’s groundbreaking marked the first time that two temples in the Philippines were under construction at the same time. The other temple under construction was the Urdaneta Philippines Temple, whose groundbreaking happened a year and a half earlier.
Fact #3
This was one of the last five temples announced by President Thomas S. Monson before he passed away in January 2018.
Additional Facts
Fact #1
This will be the fourth Latter-day Saint temple in the Philippines and the second in the Greater Manila Area.
Fact #2
The Alabang temple’s groundbreaking marked the first time that two temples in the Philippines were under construction at the same time. The other temple under construction was the Urdaneta Philippines Temple, whose groundbreaking happened a year and a half earlier.
Fact #3
This was one of the last five temples announced by President Thomas S. Monson before he passed away in January 2018.