The motorcade, as part of the culminating program of the 8th Highland Vegetable Industry Week, was filled with colorful vegetables as participants from the different public and private organizations went around the valley this July 17 to celebrate this year's theme: “Educating Consumers, Promoting Highland Vegetables, Empowering Agri-Preneurs.” The culminating program of the event is ongoing at the municipal gymnasium with the vegetable salad tossing as one of its highlights

La Trinidad, Benguet mayor Roderick Awingan challenged the different state universities and colleges present during the 1st Regional Convention on Bamboo Innovation happening at the Benguet State University gym to mainstream the researches as a result of the program. Awingan, during his message, said the popularization of scientific studies and researches remains to be a challenge and needs to be given attention to when it comes to programs, such as the collaborative landmar

It has never occurred to 2LT Verly Mae Lamsis Berad that she will one day become part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, even with both siblings already serving in the PNP. But while browsing her Facebook and saw the relative of her sister-in-law who is part of the Nurse Corps—with her snappy look and bright smile—it hit her that this might also be the career for her. A graduate of nursing in Pines City Colleges in 2023, Berad took and passed the nursing board exam that

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Professor Gichun "Samuel" Cho of the Department of Theology of Gimcheon University in Gimcheon City, South Korea, made a courtesy visit to mayor Roderick Awingan on July 3 for possible partnerships. The mayor, together with Tourism Officer Valred Olsim, and Cho discussed possible sisterhood tie up with Gimcheon City in North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea, with Cho bearing the municipality's letters to the city's government. La Trinidad's sisterhood ties with various loca

Police Capt. Jethro A. Sab-it earlier made a courtesy call to mayor Roderick Awingan on July 3 with his family, to present his achievement to the municipal government. Sab-it graduated with flying colors as top 1 of the Class 2023 of the Philippine National Police Basic Helicopter Pilot Training (BHPT), among 13 others who were recognized at the closing ceremony on June 22 at the PNP Air Unit Hangar, General Aviation Area, Manila Domestic Airport, Pasay City. The BHPT Class 2

Under the leadership of Mayor Roderick Chiok Awingan, the Municipality of La Trinidad received 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 (𝟰) 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 during the 9th Cordillera Environment Summit with the theme: "𝘉𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘪 𝘜𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘪: 𝘊𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘢 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘌𝘤𝘰-𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦" held on June 30-July 1, 2026 at New Town Plaza Hotel, Baguio City. These awards recognize Local Government Units that demonstrated 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 and 𝗼𝘂�

A thanksgiving ritual was offered, praying to the Almighty for unity and peace among the community members and agencies after the successful conduct of the inter-barangay joint physical inspection and border walk through at the Busol Watershed on July 2 at the Shilan nursery. Mayor Roderick Awingan met with the various barangay personnel led by barangay captains Jonie Puroc of Alno, Frederick Tao-ing Jr. of Ambiong, Jessie Doclisen of Beckel, Milagros Familan of Lubas, Meleci

The La Trinidad Tourism Office, in partnership with the LTIPO Youth and LTMEA, is conducting a Cultural Dance Training to nurture the next generation of cultural bearers. Participants are learning traditional Benguet dances and the proper use of indigenous musical instruments, helping preserve and pass on the municipality's rich cultural heritage to future generations. We thank the La Trinidad Indigenous Peoples' Organization and LTIPO Youth for generously sharing their time

Members of Benguet Movers and Highland Transport Service Cooperative participated in a tourism Orientation conducted by the La Trinidad Tourism Office, reinforcing their vital role as frontliners in creating positive visitor experiences. The activity is intended to give updated knowledge on La Trinidad's tourist attractions, and hospitality standards, while emphasizing safe, courteous, honest, and tourist-friendly service. As some of the first people visitors meet upon arriv

The Municipality of La Trinidad joined the nation in observing Philippine Arbor Day 2026 with the theme: "𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚, 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚." Today, 300 Benguet pine seedlings were planted at the Puguis Communal Forest. Municipal officials, employees, and partner stakeholders came together to build sustainable green spaces — not just for today, but for future generations. Mayor Roderick Chiok Awingan, who led the activity to

In a star-studded 76th La Trinidad Founding Anniversary, Benguet’s capital town officially conferred Former Mayor Artemio Galwan and Benguet State University (BSU) Football Club with the prestigious Golden Kayabang Award at the municipal gymnasium earlier today, June 16. Galwan served as Municipal Mayor from 2007 to 2010 and was recognized for his philanthropic efforts through the donation of lands that have supported vital community structures including the Buyagan Public Ce

The Municipality of La Trinidad, through its Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) and the LT Tourism Office, is spearheading its Roadside Beautification activities in partnership with volunteers, LT Binnadang partners, and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The initiative aims to showcase a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful La Trinidad, one spot at a time. Barangays, schools, non-government organizations (NGOs), civil society organiza

Mayor Roderick Awingan met with representatives from the Department of Tourism (DOT) and World Vision to discuss potential partnership projects aimed at enhancing tourism, promoting local products, and creating sustainable economic opportunities for the municipality. The meeting was led by DOT-CAR Regional Director Jovita Ganongan, together with representatives from the DOT National Office and World Vision. Discussions focused on tourism promotion, product development, and co

Mayor Roderick Awingan spearheaded a dialogue with residents of Sitio Jappa, Barangay Shilan, on Wednesday morning to address concerns regarding the continuous passage of heavy trucks and their impact on the area's road network. The meeting was attended by barangay officials, residents, municipal personnel, and representatives of a construction firm operating within the area. During the discussion, residents raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of the road, citing

The Local Committee on Anti-Trafficking and Violence Against Women and Their Children (LCAT-VAWC) and the Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Council of La Trinidad held their 2nd Quarter Joint Meeting on May 28, 2026, at the Municipal Lednicky Hall to discuss key concerns affecting the welfare and protection of women, children, and families in the municipality. During the meeting, members reviewed data on reported cases of violence and discussed ways to strengthen pr

Mayor Roderick Awingan Joins the Launch of "Mankakait 2026" ​Art truly knows no boundaries, and the grand opening of Mankakait 2026 proved exactly that. La Trinidad Municipal Mayor Roderick Awingan joined hands with Baguio City Councilor Leandro Yangot Jr., former Baguio City Mayor Peter Rey Bautista, his wife JB Bautista and mother Divina, master artist Art Lozano, and a vibrant community of local and international visionaries to formally launch this groundbreaking cultural

A meaningful step forward for tourism stakeholders and sustainable mobility in La Trinidad. The Municipal Government of La Trinidad and the Benguet Mountain Movers Transport Development Association Incorporated (BMMTDAI) and Highland Transport Services Cooperative (HTSC) formally entered into Memorandum of Agreement strengthening partnership in tourism transport services, visitor assistance, destination promotion, and eco-friendly mobility within the municipality. Through thi

Mayor Roderick C. Awingan expressed his appreciation to the Local Government Unit of Rosales, Pangasinan, headed by Mayor Leam Cesar, following the successful delivery of another eight (😎 tons of assorted vegetables to the Rosales Trading Center. This continuing agricultural exchange reflects the growing partnership between the municipalities of La Trinidad and Rosales under their sisterhood agreement, strengthening market linkages, supporting local farmers, and promoting su

The Local Government Unit of La Trinidad, through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), in collaboration with TESDA Benguet, conducted a community-based training on Tile Setting at Puguis National High School from May 13-18, 2026. In line with the office’s aim to upskill and re-skill employability in the locality, the skills training program equipped them with hands-on experience and practical skills in tile setting. Participants included students from Puguis NHS, repr