La Trinidad is moving forward with the development of a strategic plan prioritizing the local cacao industry. Mayor Roderick Awingan reaffirmed the municipality’s full support for cacao growers and processors during a recent meeting facilitated by Office of the Municipal Agriculture focal person Marilyn Mangeg. The initiative centers on expanding production capacity and strengthening value-added processing to position La Trinidad as a competitive hub for high-quality cacao. K

Curfew regulations are being strictly enforced to protect our youth and uphold peace and order in La Trinidad. In coordination with the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station (LTMPS) and the Barangay Public Safety Action Teams (BPATS), monitoring and enforcement activities continue across the municipality. Bars and other establishments are reminded to comply with existing curfew rules. Minors are likewise advised to observe curfew hours. Parents, guardians, and the entire commu

Municipal Mayor Roderick C. Awingan participated in the Workshop on Balili Rehabilitation and Monitoring, where stakeholders and partner agencies gathered to strengthen collaborative strategies for the protection and recovery of the Balili River. During the activity, the Mayor underscored the importance of unity and shared responsibility in addressing environmental concerns that affect multiple communities. “No single town can save a river on its own. This unified front marks

Turning an ordinary Sunday into meaningful service, hospitality and tourism students from Benguet State University and Kings College of the Philippines came together for a Sunday VolunTourism activity, repainting curbs along the access road of the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post. The simple yet impactful effort improved cleanliness, enhanced safety, and added a fresh visual lift to one of the municipality’s busiest gateways. Municipal Mayor Roderick Awingan lauded the stud

This morning, the Municipality of La Trinidad proudly hosted the “Toe-tally Sensational Walk”, an initiative promoting heart health and advocating for smoke-free and vape-free communities. A total of 286 participants took on the 5.1 km and 8.1 km routes, joined by our dedicated teams from the MHSO, LTMPS, MDRRMO, and BFP. Representing Mayor Roderick C. Awingan, Executive Assistant Atty. Delmar Carino expressed strong support for the program, highlighting our collective commit

​Dr. Lloyd Estrada, National Director of Faith Comes By Hearing, recently launched the "God’s Word in Audio" initiative in La Trinidad, distributing digital audio tools to local church leaders. This program is designed to make Scripture accessible to all, prioritizing oral communication to strengthen faith and community engagement through easy-to-use technology. ​Mayor Roderick Awingan welcomed the initiative, expressing deep gratitude for the resources. He noted that the Bib

La Trinidad Mayor Roderick Awingan and Chief of Police PLTCOL Zacharias Caloy Dausen recently conducted a courtesy visit to Gerona Mayor Dr. May Eclar and Chief of Police PLTCOL Ford Sudaypan. The meeting focused on strengthening ties between the two municipalities and exploring collaborative governance and security strategies. ​The leaders openly discussed joint cooperation activities aimed at enhancing public service for their respective constituents. By sharing best practi

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 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

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

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