The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Philippines held the lighting of their temple in White Plains, Quezon City, on November 23, in time for Christmas.
Leading the temple lighting were (from left) the Church of Jesus Christ Elder Taniela Wakolo, Sister Anita Wakolo, Vicky Mandap (Hindu), Venerable Miao Jing Shih (Buddhist), Sister Susann Bangerter, Quezon City Councilor Peachy de Leon, Elder Steven Bangerter, Prof. Pablito Baybado (Uniharmony Partners Manila and UST Institute of Religion) and Rev. Fr. Richard Babao (Ministry for Ecumenism and Interfaith Affairs, Archdiocese of Manila). Education Undersecretary Tonisito M.C. Umali (not in photo) shared his inspirational message.
The discussion on “Light the World One by One” campaign through the Giving Machine was the highlight of the program.
(Photos by Lyn Resurreccion)