The “Strawberry Capital of the Philippines” officially bloomed today, March 4, as the local government unit of La Trinidad launched this year’s Strawberry Festival with the theme, “Limitless La Trinidad: Heart, Harvest, Harmony. The celebration commenced with an Ecumenical Service at the municipal gym, then the Ribbon Cutting and Opening of the Strawberry Lane at the municipal park. This year’s lane features 35 stalls showcasing the town’s pride of diverse strawberry products

The municipal government of La Trinidad received its plaque of recognition from DepEd-CAR for hosting Tabuk City’s delegation during the Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet. The award features the town’s collective commitment, invaluable support, and exceptional hospitality provided to participants from February 22 to 27, at the Benguet Sports Complex in Wangal, La Trinidad. “We are grateful for the opportunity to accommodate the delegation of T

In a case conference earlier today, February 27, the local government of La Trinidad and five telecommunication companies agreed to partner on the clearing of dangling and unused wires in the valley. Representatives from Smart, Globe, Converge, Mountain View, and Sky Cable came to a consensus that operations will begin on March 13, starting from the Bell Church area. With MENRO-Designate, Arthur Pedro as the focal person, La Trinidad awaits its completion within the next few

As part of the Municipality’s continuing environmental protection and public cleanliness efforts, a clean-up drive was conducted on February 28 along Halsema Highway — from Bell Church to DOST Km. 6 — clearing gutters and canals of accumulated soil and litter. While we anticipate increased visitor activity in the coming weeks, this initiative is part of our regular Valley Housekeeping program to ensure that La Trinidad remains clean, orderly, and welcoming at all times. Led b

With only three days until the grand opening, the capital town of Benguet is in deep preparation for the 2026 Strawberry Festival. Rooted in the theme, “Limitless La Trinidad: Heart, Harvest, Harmony,” this year’s festivities feature 20 LGU-managed events and over 60 community-initiated activities spanning March through April. As the new administration’s first festival, Mayor Roderick Awingan emphasized that the heart of the event is its people, “We have made the extra effort

Yesterday afternoon, February 26, ten Grade 11 students from the Cordillera Regional Science High School (CRSHS) shared the results of their study on pedestrian lane safety and regulation within Km. 3 to Km. 6 of Halsema Highway, titled “Paths to Safety”. An output under the Pag-aaral ng Kasaysayan at Lipunang Pilipino (PKLP) subject, the presentation consisted of the current pedestrian status, its implications, key findings from the survey and their recommendations. Current

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

Today, the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) convened a Multi-Stakeholder Forum at the Strawberry Valley Hotel, reinforcing La Trinidad’s collective commitment to safeguarding children against exploitation and abuse. The forum brought together youth leaders, educators, and Violence Against Women and Their Children (VAWC) focal persons, providing a vital platform to normalize essential conversations, strengthen awareness, and empower the community to serv

Personnel from the La Trinidad Municipal Trial Court (MTC) conducted a walkthrough of their proposed temporary office yesterday, February 25. The office is located within the multi-purpose building beside the Km. 5 Pay Parking Area. Legal Officer Atty. Victor Singa Jr. and Municipal Engineer Benedict Pineda guided the group through the facility. Although temporary, the relocation means easier access to the court’s services, such as the obtaining of clearances. Author: 𝘙𝘙. �

The installation of official signs marking La Trinidad’s designated garbage collection points is currently ongoing. This forms part of the continuing effort to strengthen proper waste disposal and improve organization across the municipality. The Public Order and Safety Team remains actively deployed to cover remaining areas and ensure clear guidance for residents. We thank the community for the continued cooperation and remind everyone that responsible waste management is a