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

To enhance the resilience of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises amid the current energy crisis, the municipality of La Trinidad initiated a one-day loan financing program. In collaboration with the Small Business Corporation (SBCorp) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the La Trinidad Negosyo Center, several MSMEs participated in an in-person loan application process with DTI's the financing partner. Mayor Roderick Awingan, Councilor Nestor Fongwan, Jr.,

La Trinidad joined Barangay Betag in celebrating its first Betag Tourism Week from May 18-22, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to work hand in hand for the continued improvement of the BSU Strawberry Farm. As a symbol of this support, the Municipal Government, through Mayor Roderick Awingan, also turned over four solar-powered lights to help enhance the security of strawberry farm stall owners. The Mayor also expressed hope that proposed projects with Benguet State University

Over the weekend, Mayor Roderick Chiok Awingan successfully coordinated the sale of 30 tons of unsold cabbage from the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center (BAPTC) and backfill trading area. This initiative was organized to directly assist local farmers by finding immediate markets for their surplus produce. ​The total volume was split equally between two major municipal partners. Through the coordination of PMGen Ronald Lee (Ret.) and Mayor Bong Lee, 15 tons were allocated to B

The Local Government Unit of La Trinidad received one (1) unit Modular Rainwater Collection System from the Department of Science and Technology – Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI) on May 11, 2026. Mayor Roderick Chiok Awingan, together with MPDO staff and SSCP Coordinator, Ms. Sally Nabus and MENRO staff, Mr. Arthur A. Pedro & Ms. Angelica Tinoyan, attended the turnover ceremony at KM STICA, DOST-ITDI, Taguig City. The team was joined by partners from D

LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET — On April 30, 2026, the Municipal Health Service Office (MHSO) took a significant step toward more inclusive healthcare during a comprehensive capacity enhancement program held at Calajo Foodhouse, Betag. The event, themed "Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Nurturing Modern Families," focused on equipping health staff with the tools to serve a diverse and evolving community. The training began by bridging the gap between specialized clinical care and

In anticipation of the coming rains, around three hundred (300) volunteers from Betag, Pico, Poblacion, and Puguis heeded the call for Binnadang during the conduct of a simultaneous de-clogging of creeks/canals in and around the Valley. Partner agencies and private contractors also participated in the continuous dredging of Bolo Creek. During the onsite visits, Mayor Roderick Chiok Awingan, along with MENRO staff, personally expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the partic

La Trinidad, Benguet and Rosales, Pangasinan have officially sealed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), marking the beginning of a partnership grounded in shared agricultural strength and community cooperation. This collaboration opens doors for a government to government trade program, linking Benguet’s highland farmers with Pangasinan’s lowland producers. Under this initiative, fresh mountain-grown crops from La Trinidad can be brought to Rosales’ Farmers’ Market, while local

This morning, La Trinidad Mayor Hon. Roderick C. Awingan and LTMPS Police Chief PLTCOL Zacarias Caloy P. Dausen paid a courtesy visit to PNP PROCOR Regional Director PBGEN Ericson Dilag and PCOL Stephen Budong to reinforce the strategic partnership between the Local Government Unit and the Philippine National Police. The meeting centered on strengthening coordination in community-centered programs and enhancing joint efforts to uphold the safety and welfare of La Trinidad res

La Trinidad joins the observance of Ease of Doing Business Month with the theme “Achieving Results through Transparency and Accountability: Towards a More Productive Bagong Pilipinas.” We reaffirm our commitment to streamlining processes, reducing red tape, and ensuring transparent, accountable, and efficient delivery of public services for our constituents. Together, let us foster a more responsive, productive, and citizen-centered community. #LimitlessLaTrinidad #ARTA ng #B

La Trinidad Mayor Roderick C. Awingan recently met with Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas and provincial officials to seek additional support for a major infrastructure project focused on long-term flood mitigation in the municipality. The proposed initiative involves the construction of an expansive drainage system beginning at the Palmaville–Puguis junction, extending along Palmaville Road, and channeling toward Betag Creek. Designed as a strategic flood control measure, the

In a meaningful display of community partnership and shared responsibility, the Benguet Vegetable Truck Drivers’ Association, Inc. formally donated one hundred (100) pieces of stick brooms to the Municipal Government of La Trinidad in support of ongoing environmental sanitation and public cleanliness efforts. Representing the association during the turnover were Mr. Hilarion Ganados, President, and Mr. Rodrigo Lawan, Secretary/Treasurer, whose contribution reflects the organi

The Bachelor of Public Administration interns of Benguet State University College of Public Administration and Governance formally presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the La Trinidad Local Government Unit in recognition of its invaluable partnership in the successful implementation of their internship program. Representing Mayor Roderick C. Awingan during the courtesy visit, Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco G. Bawang Jr. received the recognition on behalf of the Mu

Mayor Roderick C. Awingan recognized the efforts of students from Benguet State University – College of Information Sciences for developing a Personal Data Sheet (PDS) System for the Human Resource Management Office (HRMO). The system is designed to streamline the collection of employee information, support the transition to digital records, and generate reports for more efficient personnel record-keeping within the Municipality. The student developers are: Angelika P. Maslan