San Jose del Monte Philippines Temple

During his general conference message on April 6, 2025, President Russell M. Nelson announced plans to construct a temple in San Jose del Monte, Philippines. The San Jose del Monte Philippines Temple is one of fifteen newly announced temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[1]

San Jose del Monte, Philippines, borders metro Manila on the northeast. While it’s roughly an hour and half drive (about 33 kilometers), it can take much longer than that with traffic.

San Jose del Monte Philippines North Stake President Rey A. Aganon said he cried with gratitude when he heard the announcement.

“I was amazed that our place was one of the announced temples to be built,” he wrote in an email to the Church News. “Personally, I felt deep gratitude . . . and heartfelt appreciation, from the Lord for bestowing us the so-called bit of heaven, the house of the Lord.”

Mary Ann Ortega, a Latter-day Saint in the San Jose del Monte area, is currently serving as a temple worker in Manila, two hours away. “It will be easier for me to go,” she said. “I will go more.”[2]

Location

The San Jose del Monte Philippines Temple is currently in the planning stages. The specific location will be announced later.

External Links

• Official San Jose del Monte Philippines Temple page
• San Jose del Monte Philippines Temple page
• Temples—The Church News Almanac
• FamilySearch RootsTech, Temple Invitation by Russell M. Nelson
• What Are Temples?

Temples in the Philippines

• Alabang Philippines Temple
• Bacolod Philippines Temple
• Cagayan de Oro Philippines Temple
• Cebu City Philippines Temple
• Davao Philippines Temple
• Iloilo Philippines Temple
• Laoag Philippines Temple
• Manila Philippines Temple
• Naga Philippines Temple
• San Jose del Monte Philippines Temple
• Santiago Philippines Temple
• Tacloban City Philippines Temple
• Tuguegarao City Philippines Temple
• Urdaneta Philippines Temple