Mission guide
Philippines Angeles Mission
The Philippines Angeles Mission serves missionary families connected with Angeles City in Central Luzon.
- Tagalog
- Cebuano
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Choose size & color →I Glory in My Jesus, in the language of this mission
2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
Weak Things Become Strong, in the language of this mission
"I make weak things become strong" (Ether 12:27) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
About the mission
The listed languages are Tagalog and Cebuano. Philippine Standard Time is used throughout the country.
At a glance
- Country
- Philippines
- Main city
- Angeles City, Central Luzon
- Languages
- Tagalog and Cebuano
- Time zone
- Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8)
- Church in Philippines
- 882,461 members, 131 stakes, 1,324 congregations, 26 missions, 192 FamilySearch Centers
A short history of the area
The name Angeles is also associated with Los Angeles in California and Port Angeles in Washington. Angeles National Forest and Angeles Crest Highway are located near Los Angeles.
The Church here
- 1898Willard Call and George Seaman, American servicemen from Utah who had been set apart as missionaries, began preaching while stationed in the Philippines.
- 1940s-1950sA few Filipinos joined the Church.
- 1961The Church received official recognition in the Philippines, and Elder Gordon B. Hinckley officially opened the islands for missionary work.
- By the end of the 1960sThe Church had a presence on eight major islands.
- 1973The first stake in the Philippines was organized.
- 1984The country's first temple was dedicated.
- 1990sChurch membership grew to more than a quarter of a million members.
Temples nearby
San Jose del Monte Philippines Temple
Announced · About 40 miles from Angeles
Manila Philippines Temple
Dedicated September 25, 1984 · About 45 miles from Angeles
Urdaneta Philippines Temple
Dedicated April 28, 2024 · About 55 miles from Angeles
Alabang Philippines Temple
Dedicated January 18, 2026 · About 60 miles from Angeles
The Book of Mormon here
Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.
Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Before you go
Phrases to learn
- Magandang umagaGood morning
- Kumusta po?How are you?
- Salamat poThank you
- Maayong buntagGood morning
Foods to try
- Adobo (meat or vegetables braised in vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices)
- Sinigang (sour soup often made with meat, seafood, and vegetables)
- Lechon (roasted pig served for celebrations)
- Pancit (noodles cooked with meat, seafood, or vegetables)
Fun facts
- Angeles City is described as a highly urbanized city in Central Luzon.
- Angeles National Forest is a national forest on the outskirts of Los Angeles.
- Angeles Crest Highway is a road in Angeles National Forest.
Just got the call?
Turn the opening into a game: family and friends guess where the missionary is going before the reveal.