In a display of appreciation, the municipal government honored 18 advocacy partners during the 1st Equality Night on June 24, at the municipal gymnasium. The following sectors and organizations were awarded for their significant contributions to championing social equity and public health: Women Persons with Disabilities Solo Parents LGBTQIA+ Sangguniang Kabataan Indigenous Peoples Senior Citizens Integrated Bar of the Philippines Baguio-Benguet Chapter DOH-CHD-CAR, Project N

The municipal government of La Trinidad concluded its community-based celebration of Men's Day on June 19 and 26, 2026 in barangays Alno and Shilan. Seeking to promote health, wellness, and overall well-being, 80 males of all ages gathered for a lecture on Breaking the Stigma on Men's Mental Health, which encouraged participants to openly discuss concerns, seek help, and foster a culture of support among one another. To promote holistic health, participants also availed of va

The La Trinidad Tourism Office, in partnership with the LTIPO Youth and LTMEA, is conducting a Cultural Dance Training to nurture the next generation of cultural bearers. Participants are learning traditional Benguet dances and the proper use of indigenous musical instruments, helping preserve and pass on the municipality's rich cultural heritage to future generations. We thank the La Trinidad Indigenous Peoples' Organization and LTIPO Youth for generously sharing their time

Members of Benguet Movers and Highland Transport Service Cooperative participated in a tourism Orientation conducted by the La Trinidad Tourism Office, reinforcing their vital role as frontliners in creating positive visitor experiences. The activity is intended to give updated knowledge on La Trinidad's tourist attractions, and hospitality standards, while emphasizing safe, courteous, honest, and tourist-friendly service. As some of the first people visitors meet upon arriv

Mayor Roderick Awingan encouraged the 75 Educational Assistance Program for Deserving Academic and TechVoc Students (EAPDATS) during their 2nd capability building dubbed: "Growing Together: Building Networks, Celebrating Wins" at the Strawberry Valley Hotel and Restaurant this June 26. "Your role right now is to go to school, so do your best and become the person that your municipality will be proud of," Awingan said. The grantees listened to talks by Cooperative Development

The different women's organization coming from the 16 barangays of La Trinidad, Benguet gathered together this June 26 at the municipal gym for the one-day symposium on women empowerment, as part of the week-long 1st Equality Expo of the municipality. Mayor Roderick Awingan commended the different women's organization for their continuing support in advancing the women's sector, and assured them that the local government is always there to partner with them in their endeavor

In an effort to capacitate employees, the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) hosted an orientation on the New Government Procurement Act (RA 12009) on June 24-25, 2026. Aiming to modernize the public bidding system, the event tackled the following topics: • Proper Scheduling and Timely Conduct of Procurement Activities (BAC Memorandum No. 2026-001) • Process Flowchart (Direct Acquisition, Small Value, Goods and Services- Competitive Bidding, SVHR Procurement and Emergency Cases)

The Municipality of La Trinidad joined the nation in observing Philippine Arbor Day 2026 with the theme: "𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚, 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚, 𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚." Today, 300 Benguet pine seedlings were planted at the Puguis Communal Forest. Municipal officials, employees, and partner stakeholders came together to build sustainable green spaces — not just for today, but for future generations. Mayor Roderick Chiok Awingan, who led the activity to

A total of 540 out of 700 job order, casual, coterminous, and regular LGU employees, along with officials underwent a surprise mandatory drug test on June 25, at the Senior Citizens’ Building. In collaboration with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), Mayor Roderick Awingan explained that the program aims to uphold workplace safety and prevent illegal substance abuse while complying with PDEA’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. According to the office memorandum issued at

Vegetable traders, farmers and other individuals can avail of the different services offered by the SSS via the agency’s caravan happening at the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post until 3 p.m. today. Here are the services offered: Issuance of Social Security Number My.SSS registration and password resetting Payment Reference Number generation for contribution & loan payments Online Application for Salary Loan, Pension Loan, and ConsoLoan (Loan penalty condonation program) Me