Eternal Chapels and Mortuary Services, the chapel and mortuary brand under the Eternal Group, celebrates eight years of dedicated service today, July 29, 2025, marking a journey rooted in legacy, driven by vision, and guided by compassion.
Before the passing of the group’s beloved founder, Ambassador Antonio L. Cabangon Chua in 2016, his son—now Chairman—D. Edgard A. Cabangon, sought his father’s blessing to take the next bold step for the Eternal Group: to venture into chapels and mortuaries, completing the continuum of memorial care. With this blessing, Eternal Chapels was born—a company founded on vision, anchored in legacy, and deeply committed to elevating the services the Eternal Group offers to Filipino families.
Established on July 29, 2017, at Eternal Gardens in Barangay Bulua, Cagayan de Oro City, Eternal Chapels has grown into a trusted provider of complete mortuary and chapel services across several major cities. From one branch, it has expanded to six, offering first-class facilities that are on par with the best mortuaries in Metro Manila.
A Trail of Growth Across Regions
From its maiden branch in Bulua, Cagayan de Oro, Eternal Chapels continued its expansion with the opening of its second branch in 2019 at Eternal Gardens Balatas, Naga City. The following year, it established its third branch in Cabuyao City, Laguna, also within an Eternal Gardens park.
In 2023, the company achieved two major milestones—first, with the opening of its Cabanatuan City branch in August, its first chapel located outside an Eternal Gardens park; and second, with the launch of its grandest and largest chapel to date in Eternal Gardens Balagtas, Batangas City, in October. By 2024, Eternal Chapels returned to its roots in Cagayan de Oro City, opening its sixth branch in the busy Divisoria district along Toribio Chavez Street.
With new branches underway in the cities of Biñan and Calamba in the Province of Laguna, the Eternal Chapels brand continues to strengthen its presence and expand its reach in key locations throughout the country.
“It’s not just about growing in number,” said President Numeriano B. Rodrin. “It is about presence. It is about making sure that in the hardest moments of people’s lives, we are here.”
More Than a Facility—A Comforting Presence
Each Eternal Chapels location is thoughtfully designed to meet both the physical and emotional needs of grieving families. First-class facilities include fully upgraded mortuary services, elegant viewing chapels, parking spaces, free Wi-Fi, and 24/7 security. But beyond these amenities, Eternal Chapels is defined by its heart for service.
“We take pride in our facilities, but more than that, we take pride in our people,” said Rodrin. “It is the compassion of our staff, the respect they show each family, and the care they extend that truly define Eternal Chapels.”
A Future Anchored in Purpose
“We have come a long way in eight years,” reflected Chairman D. Edgard A. Cabangon. “But our work is far from done. As we move forward, we carry the same values that my father instilled in us—malasakit, integrity, and excellence. These values continue to inspire us every day, as we serve more families in more places with the same heartfelt commitment.”
He added, “My father, Ambassador Antonio L. Cabangon Chua, remains our greatest inspiration in building and expanding our services. His legacy reminds us that meaningful service starts with compassion—and that is what we strive to live by.”
Chairman Cabangon’s vision is clear—and he has made it clear to his management team: “We will continue to expand and build more chapels in key areas of the country, ensuring that Eternal Chapels becomes a comforting presence wherever it is needed most.”
He also expressed his deep appreciation: “To our dedicated employees and to the families who continue to trust us—thank you. You are the reason we remain committed to our mission of serving with dignity, care, and love.”
Eternal Chapels is part of the ALC Group of Companies, founded by the late Amb. Antonio L. Cabangon Chua, and is currently chaired by D. Edgard A. Cabangon.
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