The groundbreaking ceremony for the Naga Philippines Temple has been scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026. Elder Steven D. Shumway of the Philippines Area Presidency will preside at the event. The temple will be constructed on a 9.11-acre site located at the intersection of Almeda Highway and Almeda Avenue in the Concepcion Grande barangay of Naga. Site preparations have been underway for the last several months.

Elder Neil L. Andersen of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Bacolod Philippines Temple on Sunday, May 31, 2026. "We honor the wonderful Saints of Bacolod and the communities within the temple district who embraced the restored gospel when the Church was only beginning in this region of the Philippines," said Elder Andersen. The dedication was translated into Hiligaynon and broadcast throughout the temple district, comprising the islands of Negros and Panay islands.

At the Londrina Brazil Temple site, decorative gates have been installed, and work is underway on the monument sign that will identify the sacred structure. The grounds have been extensively landscaped with lawns, trees, and planting areas now largely in place. Paver installation has also been completed throughout much of the site, establishing the walkways and gathering spaces. Meanwhile, scaffolding remains around the steeple as work continues on the temple’s crowning architectural feature.

The Smithfield Utah Temple stands as a spiritual landmark honoring the early Latter-day Saint settlers of Cache Valley, a scenic 50-mile-long valley that spans the border of Utah and Idaho. With major construction of the temple now largely complete, crews are focused on finalizing interior finishes and completing remaining closeout work throughout the building. Dates for the public open house and dedication of this house of the Lord have not yet been announced.