Philippines
Departure Airport
LAX
Language
Tagalog
Project Location
San Pablo
Why is HEFY here?
We will be building a school library to help increase the literacy of 468 students and their community.
Country Challenge
Only three-quarters of Filipino children who manage to successfully begin their studies complete them. Despite recent reforms, the Philippines "still spends less on education than many neighboring and middle-income countries". . .
Read moreGroup 1
Jun 1 to Jun 18
Group 2
Jun 15 to Jul 2
Group 3
Jun 29 to Jul 16
Group 4
Jul 13 to Jul 30
Group 5
Jul 27 to Aug 13
Cost
$3295
VISA REQUIREMENTS
None
MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
TBA
TEMPLE
Manila
WEATHER
Hot, Humid, 70º-90º
SIGHTSEEING
Island hopping, Underground River
Cyu l8r:The Philippines is the “texting capital of the world." Everyone is extremely sociable. It’s estimated that Filipinos send about 400 million text messages every day, adding up to about 142 billion texts per year!
Calling all Boxing Fans:Filipinos are crazy about basketball, boxing, and karaoke! Bruno Mars, Manny Pacquiao, Vanessa Hudgens, Darren Criss, and Hailey Steinfield are all Filipino.
Highest number of baptisms:There are 23 LDS missions and 2 temples in the Philippines; it has the highest number of baptisms of any area in the church.
Know God.
"Let this be a defining moment in your life. Choose to do the spiritual work required to enjoy the gift of the Holy Ghost, which can - and will - change your life." - President Nelson
Connect with local church members.
Experience local customs.
Clean and simple lodgings.
