Philippines Ilagan Mission

Here are free resources about the Philippines Ilagan Mission:

Mission address and phone number
Mission map
Video interviews with returned missionaries
Missionary blogs
Facebook groups
LDS Mission t-shirts and gifts
List of past mission presidents
Cultural articles written by returned missionaries
Survey with RMs

*Other Mission Pages: Philippines LDS Missions.

Philippines Ilagan Mission Address

Here’s a recent address for the Philippines Ilagan Mission. We try to keep this information up to date, but it’s a good idea to check the mission address with several sources, including your mission packet or the mission office.

This mission does not currently exist.

Phone Number: N/A
Mission President: N/A

Philippines Ilagan Mission Map

Here’s a link to the mission map for the Philippines Ilagan Mission (LDS). To access the official, up-to-date LDS.org map for the Philippines Ilagan Mission

*Mission does not currently exist. (Browse LDS.org mission maps)

Videos with Philippines Ilagan RMs

Here are in-depth YouTube video interviews with returned missionaries from the Philippines Ilagan Mission. We interview hundreds of returned missionaries each year, so check back regularly to see new RM interviews. Coming soon..

LDS-Friendly Videos about Philippines

Here are LDS-friendly educational videos about Philippines. We scoured YouTube to find the best quality videos about Philippines, that are free from inappropriate music, immodesty and profanity.

Philippines Ilagan Missionary Blogs

Here’s a list of LDS missionary blogs for the Philippines Ilagan Mission. This blog list includes the missionary’s name, URL and when their mission blog was updated.

*Send your missionary a gift (mission-specific shirts, ties, Christmas stockings/ornaments, pillowcases, etc.)

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Philippines Ilagan Mission Groups

Here are Philippines Ilagan Mission Groups- for LDS missionary moms, returned missionaries, mission presidents and other alumni of the mission.

Philippines Ilagan Mission, President Miole Group (404 members)
Philippines Ilagan Mission Group (190 members)
Philippines Ilagan Mission (under President Miole) 1994-1997 Group (112 members)
Philippines Ilagan Mission Group (62 members)
Philippines Ilagan Mission RM’s Group (59 members)
Philippines Ilagan Mission – Miole Years (1995-1998) Group (31 members)
Philippines Ilagan Mission Group (10 members)
Philippines Ilagan Mission, President Paat Group (2 members)

Philippines Ilagan Mission T-Shirts

Here are T-shirts for the Philippines Ilagan Mission!

Shirt designs include Philippines Ilagan Mission logo/emblem shirts and Called to Serve shirts. The shirts make great gifts for pre-missionaries, returned missionaries and missionaries currently serving. LDS Mission shirts come in all sizes: Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, up to 4XL. The mission designs are printed on white shirts and are shipped to you.

*Simply click on a shirt design to view the details and submit an order. The designs on mission t-shirts may also be printed on other LDS mission gifts, including: Philippines Ilagan missionary aprons, Christmas stockings, ties, pillow cases, teddy bears and Christmas ornaments.

*Click here to browse Ilagan Mission gifts

Philippines Ilagan Mission Presidents

Here’s a list of current and past Mission Presidents of the Philippines Ilagan LDS Mission.

2004-2007, Russell K. Harris
2001-2004, Edgardo P. Paat
1998-2001, Julio G. Gaviola
1995-1998, Pedrito Miole
1992-1995, Greg A. Karganilla
1989-1992, Reynaldo I. Vergara

Philippines LDS Statistics (2016)

Church Membership: 728,295
Missions: 21
Temples: 2
Congregations: 1,201
Family History Centers: 176

Helpful Tips about the Philippines (articles written by RMs)

Philippines Ilagan Missionary Survey

Here are survey responses from Philippines Ilagan RMs, to give you a snapshot into what it’s like to live in the mission.

*Click here to take a survey to help pre-missionaries going to your mission.

When did you serve?

2002-2004 (Francisco)
2002-2004 (Ariel)
2002-2004 (Ariel)
April 2002 – April 2004 (Michael)
2000-2002 (Nick)

What areas did you serve in?

Almaguer, Ramon Santiago, Alecia 1-2, Benito Soliven and San Mariano, Alcala. (Francisco)
Isabela. (Ariel)
CAUAYAN. (Ariel)
Mostly downstream of Ilagan mission in Baua, Lasam, Ballesteros, Nueva Viscaya, Cabagan Isabela, Iguig Cagayan, Gonzaga Cagayan. (Michael)
Tuguegaroa, Ilagan City. (Nick)

What were some favorite foods?

Adobong palaka, fried tipaklong, pinakbet. (Francisco)
Pinakbet. (Ariel)
PINAKBET, BINALAY. INABRAW. (Ariel)
Pakbet, bangus, tilapia. (Nick)

What was a funny experience?

Walking in Pilapil while singing Ye Elders of Israel. Tracking with dogs awaiting when knocking their door. People yelling at us “Hey Joe”, even though we were not Americans. (Francisco)
Being left by the boat. (Ariel)
CROSSING CAGAYAN RIVER. (Ariel)
One of my feet fell into the rice field. (Nick)

What was a crazy experience?

One of the investigators was drunk, and tried to fight us with his bolo… (Francisco)
Riot. (Ariel)
BITTEN BY THE DOG. (Ariel)
I wrecked our mission van. (Nick)

What was a spiritual experience?

I had many spiritual experiences. One of the most unforgettable is when I and my companion blessed one sister (nanay) whom had a severe sickness. It was really a miracle, and a warming feeling and the spirit thus worked- every one really felt a comforting and great feeling. (Francisco)
Healing the sick. (Ariel)
CONVERTING A LEADER OF COUPLES FOR CHRIST. (Ariel)
I have seen how important a family is, and how a family changes as they accept the gospel. (Nick)

What are some interesting facts about the Philippines Ilagan Mission?

No tribal war. Igorot is none cannibals. Great people. (Francisco)
A lot of food. (Ariel)
ILOCANOS ARE INDUSTRIOUS. (Ariel)
Be prepared while in your youth, when the time comes you will be prepared. (Nick)

What was the weather like?

Sunny and rainy weather. Hot days when summer. (Francisco)
Sunny. (Ariel)
HOTTEST AREA…(Ariel)
It’s like always summer. (Michael)
Very hot and sometime it rains. (Nick)

Any things you really like about the area/people?

The people are very approachable. The places are great, there are malls just in the city. (Francisco)
Foggy. (Ariel)
A LOT OF FRUITS AND PEOPLE ARE ACCOMMODATING. (Ariel)
They are kind and hospitable. (Michael)
I like the Banaue Rice Terraces and the people are linguistic. (Nick)

Any packing/clothing advice?

GIVE ALL YOUR THINGS TO THE MEMBERS WHEN YOU GO HOME. (Ariel)
Bring what you need on your mission, nothing less. (Nick)

What blessings did you receive from serving a mission?

I received infinite blessings when I served my mission, not only in myself, but in my family too. (Francisco)
Temporal and spiritual blessings. (Ariel)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ATTITUDE. (Ariel)
I learned gospel doctrine, gained my testimony of Atonement of Jesus Christ how important it is in Plan of Salvation of our loving Heavenly Father. (Michael)
I came to realized how important a family is and how important the priesthood is. (Nick)

What are some skills you gained?

Playing piano, gaining confidence, cooking, public speaking. (Francisco)
Communication skills. (Ariel)
COMMUNICATION SKILLS. (Ariel)
My self confidence is improved. (Michael)
I learned the commitment pattern and the native language. (Nick)

What do you wish you knew/did at the beginning of your mission?

Ilokano dialect :-). (Michael)

Any advice/testimony for pre-missionaries going to Philippines Ilagan?

Attending seminaries and institutes is a great way to prepare yourself for the mission. Have your own desire to serve, not just by saying it, and the influence of someone else, but it’s really your own desire. (Francisco)
Read The Book of Mormon. (Ariel)
LOVE YOUR COMPANION. (Ariel)
Learned the Iloco language so that you will be able to teach mostly older people didn’t understand Tagalog. (Michael)
Stay focused on the work and be prepared. (Nick)

What was a funny language mistake?

Kumusta ti mga biag nyo. (Ariel)
KUMUSTA TI MGA BAYAG NYO? (Ariel)
Nataraki ak. (Michael)
Diay banger. (Nick)