Mission guide
Philippines Baguio Mission
The Philippines Baguio Mission serves in the cool mountain setting of Baguio, the Philippines’ City of Pines.
- Tagalog
- Cebuano
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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
Tagalog and Cebuano are spoken in the mission area. Missionaries and families may also hear other Philippine languages in this diverse country.
At a glance
- Country
- Philippines
- Main city
- Baguio, 368,426 people (2024 census)
- Time zone
- Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8)
- Climate
- Subtropical highland, cooler than nearby lowland areas, with heavy rains from June to October
- Languages
- Tagalog and Cebuano
- Church in the Philippines
- 882,461 members, 131 stakes, 1,324 congregations
A short history of the area
Kennon Road connected Baguio with the lowlands in 1903. The city became a chartered city on September 1, 1909, and is known as both the Summer Capital of the Philippines and the City of Pines.
The Church here
- 1940s and 1950sA few Filipinos joined the Church.
- 1961Missionary work began in earnest in the Philippines.
- 1967The Philippine Mission was organized, with Paul S. Rose as president.
- 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
Urdaneta Philippines Temple
Dedicated April 28, 2024 · About 30 miles from Baguio
Santiago Philippines Temple
Announced · About 65 miles from Baguio
Tuguegarao City Philippines Temple
Announced · About 110 miles from Baguio
San Jose del Monte Philippines Temple
Announced · About 115 miles from Baguio
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 ka?How are you?
- SalamatThank you
- Magandang umagaGood morning
- PaalamGoodbye
Foods to try
- Strawberries (a well-known crop from the cool Baguio area)
- Baguio beans (string beans sold throughout the Philippines)
- Baguio vegetables (vegetables grown in the city’s cool climate)
Fun facts
- Baguio was the United States’ only hill station in Asia.
- The city was originally planned by Daniel Burnham for only 25,000 to 30,000 people.
- Baguio hosted the 1978 World Chess Championship match between Anatoly Karpov and Viktor Korchnoi.
Just got the call?
Turn the opening into a game: family and friends guess where the missionary is going before the reveal.