Groundbreaking Held for Naga Philippines Temple
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 8 for the Naga Philippines Temple. Elder Steven D. Shumway, a General Authority Seventy and member of the Philippines Area presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spoke at the…
Salt Lake City, UT, August 10, 2026 —
NAGA, PHILIPPINES – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a groundbreaking ceremony on August 8 for its new temple in Naga, Philippines. The event marked the commencement of construction for the sacred edifice.
Elder Steven D. Shumway, a General Authority Seventy and a member of the Philippines Area presidency, officiated at the ceremony and delivered remarks. He described the future temple as a place intended for peace and sacredness.
Details regarding the construction timeline and the specific features of the Naga Philippines Temple were not provided in the information available. Further announcements regarding the project’s development are anticipated.
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