Mission guide
Philippines Antipolo Mission
The Philippines Antipolo Mission serves in a historic mountain city known for faith, local food, and views east of Manila.
- Tagalog
- Cebuano
Philippines Antipolo Mission shirts & apparel
Every style made for this mission, printed when you order.
Philippines Antipolo Mission T-Shirt
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Philippines Antipolo Mission Heart Map Shirt
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Philippines Antipolo Mission Flag Map Shirt
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Choose size & color →I Glory in My Jesus, in the language of this mission and English
2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
I Glory in My Jesus Shirt – Tagalog
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I Glory in My Jesus Script Shirt (White Ink) – Tagalog
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I Glory in My Jesus Shirt – Cebuano
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I Glory in My Jesus Script Shirt (White Ink) – Cebuano
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I Glory in My Jesus Shirt
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I Glory in My Jesus Script Shirt (White Ink)
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Choose size & color →Weak Things Become Strong, in the languages of this mission and English
"I make weak things become strong" (Ether 12:27) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
More shirts in the language of this mission
Press Forward, in the languages of this mission and English
"Press forward with a steadfastness in Christ" (2 Nephi 31:20) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
About the mission
Tagalog and Cebuano are the mission languages. English is also widely used in the Philippines.
At a glance
- Country
- Philippines
- Main city
- Antipolo, 913,712 people (2024 census)
- Time zone
- Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8)
- Climate
- Tropical, with a cooler setting than nearby Manila because of Antipolo’s elevation
- Church in the Philippines
- 882,461 members, 131 stakes, 1,324 congregations
- FamilySearch Centers
- 192
A short history of the area
The image known as the Virgin of Antipolo arrived from Acapulco on March 25, 1626. Antipolo became a component city in 1998 and the capital of Rizal Province in 2020. Today, it is one of the most populous cities in the Philippines.
The Church here
- 1940s and 1950sA few Filipinos joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- 1961Missionary work began in earnest in the Philippines.
- 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 in the Philippines grew to more than a quarter of a million members.
Temples nearby
Manila Philippines Temple
Dedicated September 25, 1984 · Near Antipolo
San Jose del Monte Philippines Temple
Announced · Near Antipolo
Alabang Philippines Temple
Dedicated January 18, 2026 · About 15 miles from Antipolo
Urdaneta Philippines Temple
Dedicated April 28, 2024 · About 100 miles from Antipolo
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
- Kumusta?How are you?
- SalamatThank you
- PaalamGoodbye
- Magandang arawGood day
Foods to try
- Mangoes (locally grown fruit popular with visitors)
- Cashews (locally grown nuts popular with visitors)
- Suman (a delicacy made from glutinous rice)
Fun facts
- Antipolo’s Hinulugang Taktak National Park was once a popular summer getaway and is being restored after damage from a typhoon.
- Antipolo station has been the eastern terminus of LRT Line 2 since 2021 and is the only LRT-2 station in Rizal.
- Most transmitters for some Metro Manila FM and television stations are located in Antipolo.
Just got the call?
Turn the opening into a game: family and friends guess where the missionary is going before the reveal.
Hoodies & shorts for this mission
The same mission, made for cooler days and the court.
