"Everything that is taught in the temple relates to Jesus Christ," said Elder Steven D. Shumway of the Philippines Area Presidency, who presided at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Naga Philippines Temple on Saturday, August 8, 2026. "There is no place better to learn about Jesus Christ than in the temple." Government, community, and interfaith leaders also attended the ceremony, including Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo, mayor of Naga City. The temple will be built on a 9.11-acre site at the intersection of Almeda Highway and Almeda Avenue in the Concepcion Grande barangay of Naga.

The presiding authority at the Cody Wyoming Temple dedication has been announced. Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles will dedicate the temple on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The dedication will be held at 10:00 a.m. with a rebroadcast at 2:00 p.m. for all congregations in the temple district. The public is invited to tour the temple during an open house from Thursday, August 27, through Saturday, September 12, 2026 (excluding Sundays). Weekday hours are 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday hours are 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tours are free, and no reservations are needed.

Construction of the Port Vila Vanuatu Temple is in its final stages as crews focus on completing the surrounding grounds. The monument sign base, perimeter fence columns, entrance planters, and stairway have all been installed. Temporary fencing and construction materials remain on site as landscaping progresses. With the exterior finishes complete for the temple, meetinghouse, and ancillary building, the project is steadily moving toward completion.

Preparatory work is underway at the Coeur d'Alene Idaho Temple site as the project moves toward groundbreaking later this month on Saturday, August 29. Heavy equipment is grading and leveling the 10.91-acre property, establishing the building pad and preparing the site for the next phase of construction. Survey crews are laying out the site, while earthmoving operations continue across the future temple grounds.