The J. Reuben Clark Law Society (JRCLS) – Philippines Area successfully conducted a meaningful and faith-centered activity through the Bacolod Philippines Temple Open House Special Tour, gathering members of the legal community for a unique experience of reverence, reflection, and fellowship.
The open house tour allowed participants to visit the Bacolod Philippines Temple and gain a deeper understanding of its sacred purpose. It served as an opportunity to reflect on the shared values of integrity, service, and moral responsibility—principles that resonate deeply within both the legal profession and faith-based living.
The activity was graced by esteemed leaders and members of the JRCLS and the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), whose presence underscored the importance of strengthening faith-centered connections among legal professionals.
Among those present were:
Don Fletcher – Philippines Area Legal Counsel
Elder and Sister Curriden – Associate Area Legal Counsel, Office of the General Counsel
Atty. Mary Ann Ojeda – Chair, JRCLS Philippines Area
Atty. Aleksei N. Belleza – Chair-Elect, JRCLS Philippines Area
Atty. Joanna Christabelle Luyong-Belleza – Communications Chair, JRCLS Philippines Area
Rigel Belleza-Capoy – Events Chair, JRCLS Philippines Area
Atty. Shaira Kaye Gonzaga – Chair-Elect, JRCLS Visayas Chapter
The gathering fostered not only spiritual enrichment but also strengthened camaraderie among members of the JRCLS across the Philippines. It highlighted the organization’s mission to support legal professionals in harmonizing their practice of law with gospel-centered values.
Through initiatives such as this temple open house tour, the JRCLS Philippines Area continues to build a community grounded in faith, integrity, and service—empowering its members to lead with purpose both in their profession and in their personal lives.
Photo outside the Bacolod Philippines Temple after the tour
With friends from Bacolod who are crucial to the acquisition of the Temple property
With President Marc Barredo - President of Bacolod Philippines Stake
With the Office of the General Counsel
Women in Law
With Sister Revillo
With Elder and Sister Curriden