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Philippines Cabanatuan Mission
A mission serving the Cabanatuan area, where Philippine history, Tagalog, and Cebuano meet.
- 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 may also encounter other Philippine languages and regional accents.
At a glance
- Country
- Philippines
- Main city
- Cabanatuan (343,672 people in the 2024 census)
- Mission created
- February 1, 1992
- Time zone
- Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8)
- Climate
- Tropical wet and dry, with warm weather year-round and distinct dry and wet seasons
- Church in the Philippines
- 882,461 members, 131 stakes, 1,324 congregations, 26 missions
A short history of the area
Cabanatuan became a city in 1950. On January 30, 1945, Filipino guerrillas, U.S. Army Rangers, and Alamo Scouts rescued 500 American prisoners of war from the Cabanatuan prison camp.
The Church here
- 1940s and 1950sA few Filipinos joined the Church.
- 1961Missionary work began in earnest in the Philippines.
- By the end of the 1960sThe Church had a presence on eight major Philippine 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.
- February 1, 1992The Philippines Cabanatuan Mission was created in a division of the Philippines San Fernando Mission.
Temples nearby
Urdaneta Philippines Temple
Dedicated April 28, 2024 · About 45 miles from Cabanatuan
San Jose del Monte Philippines Temple
Announced · About 45 miles from Cabanatuan
Manila Philippines Temple
Dedicated September 25, 1984 · About 60 miles from Cabanatuan
Alabang Philippines Temple
Dedicated January 18, 2026 · About 75 miles from Cabanatuan
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?
- Magandang umagaGood morning
- SalamatThank you
- PaalamGoodbye
Foods to try
- Longganisa (seasoned Filipino sausage)
- Batutay (a sweet-style Cabanatuan longganisa)
- Longganisang bawang (garlic-flavored sausage)
- Longganisang matamis (sweet sausage)
Fun facts
- Cabanatuan is known as the Tricycle Capital of the Philippines and has more than 30,000 motorized tricycles.
- Cabanatuan is the most populous city in Nueva Ecija and the largest city north of Metro Manila along the Pan-Philippine Highway.
- Cabanatuan’s Ling Hong Temple, established in 1938, is considered the second-oldest Buddhist temple in the Philippines.
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