Philippines Cebu Mission
Mission leaders
Matthew R. and Janine T. Clarke
Began service ~July 2025 (three-year terms, “on or about July 1”) · estimated release 2028-07-01 estimate · source: Church Newsroom 2025 · as of October 8, 2026
Mission office
- Office address
- LDS Cebu Temple, Gorordo Ave, Lahug, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines
- Phone
- Not yet verified
- Not yet verified
- Source
- Unofficial third-party directory (latterdaymissions.com) — may be out of date unofficial — confirm before mailing as of October 8, 2026
Letters & packages
Packages are often delayed and can incur fees; many parents use flat-rate boxes or local balikbayan box services after asking the mission office.
- Your missionary can email weekly on P-day; letters and packages are optional extras.
- Confirm the current mailing address with the mission office or the call packet before sending — offices move.
- Small, padded envelopes usually travel faster and cheaper than boxes; declare contents honestly and avoid restricted items.
- Mail-by dates for holidays and a calendar reminder are in the interactive guide.
Weather & climate
Profile: tropical, hot-summer, very-wet · about 2315 mm of rain a year.
Monthly averages
| Avg high | Avg low | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°F / 29°C | 76°F / 24°C | 232 mm |
| Feb | 84°F / 29°C | 76°F / 24°C | 158 mm |
| Mar | 86°F / 30°C | 76°F / 25°C | 123 mm |
| Apr | 88°F / 31°C | 78°F / 25°C | 109 mm |
| May | 89°F / 32°C | 79°F / 26°C | 187 mm |
| Jun | 87°F / 31°C | 78°F / 25°C | 257 mm |
| Jul | 87°F / 30°C | 78°F / 26°C | 212 mm |
| Aug | 88°F / 31°C | 78°F / 26°C | 176 mm |
| Sep | 87°F / 31°C | 78°F / 26°C | 188 mm |
| Oct | 86°F / 30°C | 77°F / 25°C | 287 mm |
| Nov | 86°F / 30°C | 77°F / 25°C | 233 mm |
| Dec | 84°F / 29°C | 77°F / 25°C | 269 mm |
Monthly averages computed from Open-Meteo historical weather data (2016–2025, ERA5 reanalysis) for a ~1° grid cell near the mission city. Approximate; local altitude and coast effects vary.
Language
Tagalog (Filipino), English, Cebuano (Bisaya)
Tagalog is written phonetically with Latin letters; "ng" is one sound, as in "sing". Add "po" and "opo" to show respect to elders. English is widely understood.
Assignments can include other languages; your call letter states your language.
Nearby temples
- Cebu City Philippines Temple — Operating (13 June 2010) · ~3 km
- Bacolod Philippines Temple — Operating (31 May 2026) · ~109 km
- Iloilo Philippines Temple — Site announced (2 April 2023) · ~153 km
- Tacloban City Philippines Temple — Under construction (18 January 2025) · ~160 km
The Church in Philippines
- Church Membership
- 905,082
- Congregations
- 1,370 (890 Wards, 480 Branches)
- Number of Missions
- 26
- Operating Temples
- 3
Newsroom Facts & Statistics · updated Fri Mar 06 2026
Practical
- Time zone
- Asia/Manila
- Currency
- PHP
- Country code
- +63
- U.S. travel advisory
- Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution as of 2026-10-08
- Organized
- 1 July 1987
Culture & food
- Use "po" and "opo" to show respect to elders.
- "Mano po" (touching an elder's hand to your forehead) is a gesture of respect.
- Filipino time is relaxed, but missionaries stay punctual.
Foods: Adobo, Sinigang, Lechon, Pancit, Halo-halo
Family groups
- My Cebu Mission Friends 1978-1983 Group
- Cebu Mission Moms (LDS) Group
- Schmutz Cebu Mission 2011-14 Group
- Cebu Mission RMs Facebook Group
- Cebu Returned Missionaries Group
- Philippines Cebu Mission Facebook Group
- Philippines Cebu Mission, 89-91 Group
- McCurdy Cebu Mission 2014-17 Group
- Philippines, Cebu Mission! Facebook Group
As listed by latterdaymissions.com (unofficial). Groups may be private, renamed, or inactive.
Next steps
Official: Missionary Portal · Missionary resources