The Municipality of La Trinidad welcomes the issuance of Special Permits by the Department of Transportation – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOTr-CAR) allowing the continued operation of authorized public utility vehicles along the Baguio City–Tili, Shilan, La Trinidad and vice versa routes. These Special Permits cover 11 units for the Baguio-Tomay Jeepney Operators and Drivers Association Multipurpose Cooperative (BATJODA-MPC) and 12 units for the Benguet State Universit

La Trinidad Mayor Roderick Awingan, Legal Officer Atty. Victor Singa Jr., and Mr. Jason Taltala of the Municipal Legal Office recently met with DOTr-CAR Regional Director Gen. Glenn Dumlao to address the municipality’s growing transportation needs. A key focus of the discussion was the proposed granting of line extensions to several transport groups to help ensure more accessible and reliable rides for the community. Regional Director Dumlao expressed his full support for the

The 1st Batch Training for Municipal Ordinance Enforcers reached its successful conclusion today, marking a significant milestone in the Municipality of La Trinidad’s mission to elevate local governance and public service. Building on the legal foundations established during the first day, Day 2 shifted focus toward the practical and psychological aspects of enforcement. Participants engaged in comprehensive sessions on: Customer Relations: Strategies for effective communicat

Security Bank Foundation representative Mr. Carlo Balledores, alongside BeNHS Principal Dr. Nestor Dalay-on and Mr. Arvin Doman, conducted a courtesy visit to Mayor Roderick Awingan to discuss the ongoing 8 classroom school building donation by the Foundation at Benguet National High School (BeNHS). During the meeting, Mayor Awingan expressed his sincere gratitude to the foundation for their contribution to the local education system and pledged the local government’s full s

Today, the Municipality of La Trinidad, as represented by this Office, attended the culminating activity of the 25th Signing Anniversary of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003) at the Novotel Hotel, Cubao, Quezon City to receive a national recognition for our collective efforts. We are deeply honored and humbled to be a National Awardee for implementing BEST PRACTICES on Solid Ecological Waste Management: “BANTAY BASURA ADVOCATES,” representing the enti

The first day of the 1st Batch Training on the Implementation of Municipal Ordinances, with Skills Enhancement and Stress Management for Municipal Ordinance Enforcers of the Municipality of La Trinidad, Benguet was successfully concluded today. The activity was spearheaded by the Office of the Municipal Mayor, underscoring the local government’s commitment to strengthening effective and lawful ordinance enforcement. Participants actively engaged in discussions on the powers a

The Local Government Unit (LGU) of La Trinidad deployed multiple departments today to manage several events across the municipality. Joint teams from the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station (LTMPS), Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), Municipal Health Services Office (MHSO), Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) - La Trinidad Fire Station, and Barangays Puguis and Wangal provided security and

La Trinidad celebrates the success of Denesia Esnara, an Administrative Aide under the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), who recently bagged a bronze medal during the 13th ASEAN PARA GAMES in Thailand. Esnara competed in the Para Powerlifting 55kg category, successfully lifted 73kg, which earned her a spot on the podium. Mayor Roderick Awingan deeply congratulates Ms. Esnara on her outstanding representation of the municipality and the Cordilleras. “Ind

The first batch of 80 "Bantay Basura" advocates has been officially deputized to enforce environmental laws in La Trinidad following a comprehensive re-orientation program facilitated by the Municipal Mayor’s Office. The training, part of the Municipal Ordinance Enforcers program, focused on equipping participants with the tools to effectively implement the town’s solid waste policies. During the session, Executive Assistant Atty. Delmar Cariño discussed the importance of cus

Mayor Roderick Awingan recently met with the members of the La Trinidad Women’s Brigade to celebrate their continued commitment to local safety. The Mayor thanked the group for their hard work, noting that their volunteer efforts are a perfect example of how citizens and police can work together to keep the community secure. ​Councilors Teddy Walang, Horacio Ramos, Jr. and PLTCOL Caloy Dausen also attended the event to show their support. They emphasized that the partnership

Following the site inspection conducted by Mayor Roderick C. Awingan early this morning, the municipality’s traffic management plan has immediately moved into the implementation phase. Installation of new traffic signages began today to address the proposed improvements for our road networks. This initiative is a collaborative effort led by the Mayor's Office, working in close coordination with the LTMPS (La Trinidad Municipal Police Station), POST (Public Order and Safety Te

Moving from planning to action, the Local Government Unit of La Trinidad, led by Mayor Roderick Awingan, and the La Trinidad MPS, headed by PLTCOL. Zacarias Dausen, hit the ground earlier today. The team conducted a thorough walkthrough from Km. 5 to Km. 3 to pinpoint exact locations for new traffic signages. This is a crucial step in our ongoing commitment to road safety, ensuring that motorists and commuters have the clear guidance they need while traversing our municipalit

The Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) and the Mayor’s Office Public Order and Safety Team (POST) have joined forces to enhance the Puguis Communal Forest stage, a vital hub for community programs and local activities. By combining their manpower and technical skills, the teams are currently retrofitting and improving the structure to better serve the public. This collaborative effort underscores the municipal government's commitment to maintaining fun

Highlighting the administration’s commitment to public order and commuter security, Mayor Roderick Awingan personally inspected a new batch of traffic signage this afternoon, prepared by the Public Order and Safety Team (POST) for immediate deployment. The initiative aims to enhance motorist guidance and pedestrian safety by installing high-visibility markers in strategic locations along the municipality’s major highways. The placement of these signs is part of a broader effo

We celebrate the hard work and dedication of the Senior High School students from Benguet National High School who recently completed their work immersion program at the LGU of La Trinidad. Mayor Roderick Awingan personally thanked the students for their contributions across our various municipal offices. "Our goal is to provide a training ground where young minds can develop not just professional skills, but a genuine heart for service," the Mayor shared. To our immersion st

Earlier today, the La Trinidad Federation of Barangay Tanod gathered at Jack’s Restaurant for a post-Yuletide assembly centered on one goal: Strengthening Grassroots Vigilance. Under the leadership of President Rose Fatton, our dedicated Tanods reaffirmed their commitment to the municipality’s security programs. Mayor Roderick Awingan and LTMPS Chief of Police PLTCOL Caloy Dausen were present to show their full support, highlighting that our peace and order start at the heart

Mayor Roderick Awingan successfully facilitated a pivotal meeting of the Municipal Council for the Protection of Children (MCPC) this week, resulting in the official approval of two major frameworks: the Local Development Plan for Children (LDPC) and the Comprehensive Local Juvenile Intervention Plan (CLJIP) for 2026–2028. These strategic documents outline the municipality’s commitment to safeguarding the rights of the youth, ensuring that local resources are systematically a

The La Trinidad Public Order and Safety Team (POST) is enhancing safety at the local Public Market and Vegetable Trading Post by installing new solar lights. To save on costs, POST personnel from the Mayor’s Office used their own technical skills to hand-craft the mounting braces for the units. This initiative was made possible through the La Trinidad Binnadang Program, featuring a generous donation of 25 solar lights from the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post Multipurpose C

Strengthening the local spirit of Binnadang (communal unity), the Members Church of God International (MCGI) recently conducted a comprehensive medical, dental, and optical mission at Barangay Lubas. The initiative successfully served over 200 residents from the adjoining barangays of Lubas, Tawang, and Ambiong, providing free check-ups, dental extractions, and prescription glasses to those in need. La Trinidad Mayor Roderick Awingan, accompanied by Private Secretary Roger An

The Municipality of La Trinidad is taking a significant step towards modernizing its civil registration services following a meeting between the Municipal Mayor and key officials from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). La Trinidad Mayor Roderick C. Awingan recently received PSA representatives, including Tagaban Aquino, Jovieline Ambojnon, and Danilo Ventura, who discussed the operationalization and use of the Administrative Petition for Correction of Automated System