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Temple News

Certainly! Here’s a concise summary of the Davao Philippines Temple with key points highlighted:

Address: Ma-A Road and Anahaw Rd, Davao City, 8000 Davao del Sur, Philippines
Announcement: October 7, 2018, by President Russell M. Nelson during the 188th General Conference.
Groundbreaking: November 14, 2020, conducted by Elder Taniela B. Wakolo, emphasizing the Lord’s preparation of the nation for the gospel.
Public Open House: March 26 – April 10, 2026.
Dedication: Scheduled for May 3, 2026, by Apostle Dale G. Renlund.

Size: 18,450 square feet.
Land: Built on a 2.7-acre site at an elevation of 68 feet.
Height: 122 feet 4 inches.
Design: Features a single attached end tower, with an exterior clad in stone and fiberglass resin dome.
Interior Design: Inspired by indigenous tropical flowers, featuring purples, greens, and pinks.
Lighting: Crystal fixtures with brass bases.
Wood Features: Interior doors and much of the woodwork are made of African mahogany with brass hardware.

The temple is built in the same parking lot as a new meeting house, providing housing for temple patrons traveling from afar and for the Temple Presidency.
The rendering of the temple was publicly released on September 8, 2020.