In a bid to strengthen the anti-moma ordinance of the municipality, mayor Roderick Awingan has requested the Sangguniang Bayan to amend the existing ordinance to give it more teeth and rid the town of those unwelcome red spits. "While we recognize and respect moma (betel nut chewing) as a deeply rooted cultural tradition in the Cordillera, the rising concerns regarding public health, environmental sanitation and the exposure of our youth to early addiction requires more strin

Single parents from barangays all over La Trinidad participated in a Human Rights Seminar today, June 23, at the municipal gymnasium, as part of the La Trinidad Equality Expo. Discussions revolved around the RA 11861 or the Expanded Solo Parents Welfare Act, Basic Human Rights, Anti-Terrorism and Gender Sensitivity. Atty. Francis Batnag, Melanie Fatog, MSG. George Calatan (AGS) PA, and Felipe Esnara served as speakers for each topic. In his message, Mayor Roderick Awingan emp

The municipal government reiterates the STRICT IMPLEMENTATION of the following: Curfew for minors shall be from 7PM to 5AM. No person below 18 years old shall loiter in public places except those returning or going out of their houses or schools for legitimate purposes or unless they are in the company of their parents or guardians. Minors found in violation shall be referred to the MSWDO for guidance and counselling, safekeeping for the night and disposition in accordance wi

Over 300 women, solo parents, senior citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs), indigenous peoples, LGBTQIA+ community, and advocates gathered to launch the 1st La Trinidad Equality Expo on June 22, 2026. The event kicked off with a solidarity parade from Km. 6 COA Area to the municipal gymnasium, indicating a unified stand for inclusivity. “This celebration signifies La Trinidad’s campaign towards equality, where everyone is a first-class citizen– deserving of fair treatmen

Due to the influx of delivery trucks ferrying vegetables at the various trading centers in La Trinidad, Mayor Roderick C. Awingan appeals to Governor Melchor Diclas to open a portion of the Stockfarm in barangay Wangal as a temporary staging area. In a letter addressed to the governor, the mayor said the request is due to the petition of farmers and traders at the Backfill Trading area in Km. 5, asking for the additional staging area especially during times when vegetable del

Mayor Roderick C. Awingan led the induction and oathtaking ceremony of the various officers of the Cordillera Regional Science High School (CRSHS) namely the Supreme Secondary Learner Government (SSLG), Faculty and Employees Association, homeroom PTA, and board of directors on June 19. The mayor encouraged the officers to support the CRSHS administration and each other for the benefit of the school. He also urged the officers to continue fostering a good relationship among th

In anticipation of the effects of the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), Mayor Roderick Awingan, together with the members of the Municipal DRRM Council raised the town’s alert level to Blue Alert, during a Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) meeting earlier this afternoon, June 22. According to the latest weather update, Typhoon Francisco is moving west northwestward and is expected to be at its strongest tomorrow, June 23. While the typhoon has no direct landfall effect on the mu

Close to 40 men attended the La Trinidad Men's Day Celebration in Barangay Alno with the theme: "Breaking the stigma on men's mental health" with resource speaker Cashmir Cabalo of the Cordillera State Institute of Technical Education. Mayor Roderick C. Awingan encouraged the men to speak out and ask for help because it is not only women who are experiencing mental health challenges but also men. Councilor Horacio Ramos Jr., who heads the committee on health, was also present

The municipal government of La Trinidad, Benguet celebrates a 10 decade of life as Mayor Roderick C. Awingan together with Ireneo Alfaro of the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office-Office of the Senior Citizen Affairs awarded the P100,000.00 cash incentive to centenarian Anna Kantala Baso of Barangay Tawang. Due to weak knees, Mrs. Baso was not able to get her reward in person but was represented by her eldest daughter, Teresita Coilan Sagandoy and family members.

College student-athlete Shauran Lou Jerry Kiblasan together with coach and instructor Bonifacio Palitayan Bibal paid a visit to Mayor Roderick C. Awingan today to present his silver medal which he won in the 58 kg college male category of the 62nd National Sikaran Tournament, organized by the World Sikaran Brotherhood of the Philippines, on June 12 to 13 at Baras gymnasium in Baras, Rizal province. The mayor said the municipality will continue to support student-athletes in a