Mission guide
Philippines Naga Mission
The Philippines Naga Mission serves from Naga City in the Bicol region, where Tagalog and Cebuano are spoken.
- 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 the main languages listed for the mission. English is also widely used in the Philippines.
At a glance
- Country
- Philippines
- Main city
- Naga City, Camarines Sur
- Languages
- Tagalog and Cebuano
- Time zone
- Philippine Standard Time (UTC+8)
- Church in the Philippines
- 882,461 members, 131 stakes, 1,324 congregations
- Missions
- 26
A short history of the area
During the Spanish period, local settlements were organized under a cabeza de barangay. A parish was later established, and Fray Jose Carbonel served as the first known parish priest from 1836 to 1839. The early house of prayer was made from bamboo and nipa.
The Church here
- 1898The first contact between the Church and the Philippines took place during the Spanish-American War.
- 1940s and 1950sA few Filipinos joined the Church.
- 1961Missionary work began in earnest after the Church received official recognition and the islands were opened for missionary work.
- 1967The work had grown enough for the Philippines to be organized into its own mission.
- 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
Naga Philippines Temple
Under construction · Near Naga
Alabang Philippines Temple
Dedicated January 18, 2026 · About 155 miles from Naga
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
- PalihugPlease
Fun facts
- Naga can refer to Naga City in Camarines Sur, a city called Naga in Cebu, and other places named Naga.
- Naga Morich, Bhut jolokia, and Naga Viper are names of very hot peppers.
- The Naga fireball is a phenomenon associated with the Mekong River.
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