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

The Liga ng mga Barangay of Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya recently visited La Trinidad for a benchmarking activity focused on excellence in local justice and social services. Highlights of the visit included: National Hall of Fame Excellence: The delegation studied Barangay Pico, a National Hall of Famer for the Katarungang Pambarangay, to learn their best practices in community mediation and dispute resolution. Women & Children’s Welfare: Aritao officials explored La Trinidad’s robu

In a demonstration of community spirit and social responsibility, the Philippine Dental Association (PDA) – Benguet Chapter and the Rotary Club of Baguio Summer Capital spearheaded a gift-giving activity for the patients of the La Trinidad Disability Rehabilitation Center (LTDRC) as part of the "Yuletide Binnadang" initiative. The event aimed to provide support and holiday cheer to the municipality’s Persons with Disabilities (PWD) sector. The visiting organizations distribut

The La Trinidad Bar and Restaurant Association (LTBRA), Metro Benguet Lions Club, and the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station (LTMPS) recently hosted the "Yuletide Binnadang: Share a Joy" program at the Municipal Park. The LTBRA sponsored holiday gifts for 103 children with disabilities (PWD), while the Metro Benguet Lions Club and LTMPS facilitated the event’s logistics and activities to ensure a festive and safe experience for all. This collaboration highlights the La Trin

Former Pidigan, Abra Mayor and HIV-AIDS prevention advocate Bro. Disraeli Pucuno officially turned over boxes of Bibles to Mayor Roderick Awingan, Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang Jr. and Legal Officer Atty. Victor Singa Jr. recently. This donation bridges Pucuno’s dedication to public health advocacy with a mission for spiritual empowerment, providing the municipality with resources intended for moral and emotional guidance. Mayor Awingan accepted the gift with gr

The municipality of La Trinidad garnered a total of ten distinctions during the 2025 Benguet Governance Awards held earlier today, December 19, 2025, at the Benguet Sports Complex. The awards are as follows: I. Barangay Level Best Performing Council for the Protection of Children- Barangay Betag under the leadership of Monaliza D. Comila Best Performing Anti-Drug Abuse Council- Barangay Alapang under the leadership of Paul M. Bacuso Best Performing Peace and Order Council- Ba

Watch Mayor Roderick Awingan’s State of the Municipality Address for the first 180 days in office during this week’s flag-raising ceremony. Mayor Awingan cited three major commitments. They are: To strategically review the current footing of the municipality relative to its institutional, financial, economic and public services standing en route to addressing the gaps by providing urgent, medium and long-term solutions. To determine the extent of the participation of all st

The Municipality of La Trinidad led by Mayor Roderick C. Awingan recently welcomed Ms. Audrey Pahayahay, the sole delegate from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), for a courtesy visit following her selection for the prestigious Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP). During the meeting, Mayor Awingan lauded Pahayahay for her achievement, noting that her role as an international ambassador brings immense pride to La Trinidad and serves as a testament to t

The Municipality of La Trinidad, Benguet, celebrated a significant milestone for its resident families during the "Pugay Tagumpay" ceremony, which honored the successful completion journey of beneficiaries under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Held at the Dap-ayan Function Hall in Pico, La Trinidad, the event served as a ceremonial graduation for the families who have successfully attained a self-sufficient status, allowing them to exit from the conditional cas

In a firm commitment to public safety and the goal of a "Fireworks Casualty-Free" celebration, the Municipality of La Trinidad had previously issued Executive Order No. 122-2025. This order mandates the total prohibition of firecrackers and the strict regulation of pyrotechnic displays throughout the municipality, in direct accordance with Municipal Ordinance No. 17-2014. The directive aims to protect life, health, and property by minimizing fire risks, noise disturbances, an

La Trinidad launches Project NAMNAMA through art and creativity. In an effort to better recognize the key populations in the community, the La Trinidad LGU in partnership with DOH-CAR Project NAMNAMA holds the first ever Drag Show in the valley. The activity showcased talent, creativity, and advocacy. The spectacular performances highlighted issues on sexual health, mental health, and gender, showing that the art of Drag is not only for show but also for communicating change

Mayor Roderick Awingan was glad to host Timothy Chaney Barron, former mayor of Loganville, Georgia (USA), who paid a courtesy visit this morning. A partnership with the former official was forged as Barron committed to supporting the LGU by sharing his years of experience in governance. He also volunteered to monitor how the LGU’s personnel perform their task in delivering public service and mentor the employees on the best practices of local governance observed globally. May

Mayor Roderick Awingan and MDRRMO Yoshio Labi took part in this year’s Volunteerism Focal Point System (VFPS) Summit held in Iloilo City from December 3 to 5, 2025. They presented the #LTBinnadang Program and the town’s Disaster Risk Reduction Management best practices which stand as cornerstone strategies in driving the vision of a #LimitlessLaTrinidad. During the breakout session on Sharing Best Volunteerism Practices among LGUs, Mayor Awingan shared La Trinidad’s experienc

Team La Trinidad bagged an immense total of 423 medals in the recently concluded 2025 Benguet Provincial Athletic Meet. With 225 gold, 117 silver, and 81 bronze medals, La Trinidad also received the following special awards: * 2nd Place - Most Discipline Best Billeting Schools * 1st Place - Puguis Elementary School * 2nd Place - La Trinidad Central School * 3rd Place - Buyagan Elementary School Mayor Roderick Awingan, together with Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan and the entire mun

The municipality of La Trinidad ranked third among the region's finalists for the 2025 Local Legislative Award (LLA) under the 1st to 3rd Class Municipalities category. According to the Department of the Interior and Local Government-CAR, finalists represent the Sanggunians who demonstrated excellence in formulating impactful legislation, and maintaining accessible records while ensuring efficiency and transparency in their processes for the assessment period covering July 1,

The Department of Interior and Local Government-Benguet, CAR has announced the 2025 Child-Friendly Local Governance Audit (CFLGA) where La Trinidad achieved a total of 93.13%. The CFLGA evaluates the local government’s performance across five core areas: Survival Development Protection Participation Governance The municipal government of La Trinidad shares this award with every frontline personnel whose consistent dedication have strengthened the town’s programs, ensuring the

Fourteen (14) brilliant groups and individual young entrepreneurs of La Trinidad took center stage last November 29, 2025 for the Business Pitch Competition, showcasing creativity, passion, and purpose-driven business ideas. A powerhouse panel of judges—from successful youth entrepreneurs, product development pioneer, social media influencer/café owners, coffee-growing champion, and the Department of Trade and Industry—shared their expertise to mentor and evaluate the competi