The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Baguio-Benguet Chapter concluded its Free Legal Aid Services last March 31, as part of the Strawberry Festival celebration. The event catered to residents and visitors from neighboring municipalities, with a total of 76 lawyers and volunteers providing free consultations and notarization of simple documents. Municipal Councilor and lawyer Bartolome Baldas Jr., together with Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang Jr. and Executi

The municipal halls of the “Strawberry Fields of the Philippines” turned into a makeshift bakery last March 29, as employees and volunteers packed and distributed 11,000 slices of Valley Bread’s original recipe for the Strawberry Cake Fest. Sourced directly from producers in the world-famous farm in barangay Betag and Longlong, Puguis, a total of 325kg of strawberry jam and 170kg of fresh strawberries were required to accomplish the monumental task. Chief Operating Officer of

The 16 barangay councils and staff of La Trinidad gathered for a night of dancing and singing– cowboy style last March 25 during the annual Barangay Night at the municipal gym as part of the Strawberry Festival. Mayor Roderick Awingan, Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan, and the rest of the Sangguniang Bayan members attended in full support of the event. KM Partylist Representative, Congressman Kenneth Paolo Tereng, made a special appearance advocating for the well-being of the barang

DRUM & LYRE COMPETITION Champion: Puguis Elementary School Drum & Lyre Corps 1st Runner Up: La Trinidad Central School Drum & Lyre Corps Buyagan Elementary School Drum & Lyre Corps 2nd Runner Up: Lubas Elementary School Drum & Lyre Corps Pico Elementary School Drum & Lyre Corps CULTURAL PERFORMANCES Performance of the Year (Group): Namuaw Cultural Dance Troupe Performance of the Year (School): Immaculate Heart of Mary School Participants: Tongtongan Cultural Performing a

In a battle of varieties, Benihoppe and Sweet Sensation reigned supreme during the Search for the Sweetest and the Heaviest Strawberry yesterday, March 13. Using a refractometer to measure the fruit’s sugar content, Mac Jalal Espiritu’s Benihoppe, scored an average of 14.07 Brix degrees topping the leaderboard. On the other hand, Jandy Buya’s Sweet Sensation weighed a whopping average of 50g surpassing all other entries. In their winning speeches, Espiritu addressed fellow fa

With 12 bands competing for the spotlight, Harmonia from Wangal and Hajimi of Lubas emerged victorious during the Acoustic Band Competition held last night, March 7, at the Municipal Tourism Building facade. Committee Chairperson Councilor Jayson Dangwa, Engr. Vicente Perez and Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang Jr. awarded the winners of the two categories: Amateur and Performing. Judges Paul Cuyopan, Loribel Martin, and March Fianza scored the bands according to Ov

A showdown of technique and talent took place earlier today, March 6, as the La Trinidad National High School dominated the Arts and Crafts Contest, while the La Trinidad Nazarene Learners Center topped the Mural Painting Competition as part of the 2026 Strawberry Festival. 16-year-olds Hannah Mhae Osed and Arcie Lawangen garnered a total score of 91% with their mixed-media diorama of the valley, which includes a doll dressed in accents of the Benguet inabel. As for the mural

With its birth in 1981 and its official municipal legislation signed in 2011, La Trinidad's annual Strawberry Festival not only celebrates its primary product but is also an ode to the farmers behind it. Today, we officially reveal the 2026 Strawberry Festival calendar of activities, carrying the theme, "Limitless La Trinidad: Heart, Harvest, Harmony"! Buckle up for another round of festivities as we bring to you the best of the Strawberry Capital's produce, performance, and