Researchers from the University of Twente, Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) in the Netherlands coordinated with the municipality of La Trinidad, Benguet led by Mayor Roderick C. Awingan to conduct their study on “Public engagement and communication of geothermal energy”. The team, who met with the mayor today, is composed of researchers led by Sandra Samantela (4th from l) for her PhD thesis and Adviser Heather Handley (middle), accompanied by re

The 76th celebration of the Foundation Day of La Trinidad, Benguet gathered the town’s vibrant community from the young to the old as a testament to this year’s theme: “Limitless La Trinidad: Rooted by Heritage, Boundless in Vision.” Mayor Roderick C. Awingan thanked previous officials stating that the municipality is now enjoying the results of the sacrifices made by previous officials and elders of the community, in making La Trinidad what it is today. “Looking forward, th

In a star-studded 76th La Trinidad Founding Anniversary, Benguet’s capital town officially conferred Former Mayor Artemio Galwan and Benguet State University (BSU) Football Club with the prestigious Golden Kayabang Award at the municipal gymnasium earlier today, June 16. Galwan served as Municipal Mayor from 2007 to 2010 and was recognized for his philanthropic efforts through the donation of lands that have supported vital community structures including the Buyagan Public Ce

The capital town of Benguet celebrated another win as the Department of the Interior and Local Government-Cordillera Administrative Region (DILG-CAR) officially announced the municipal government unit of La Trinidad as a 2025 Good Financial Housekeeping (GFH) Passer. With a regional passing rate of 85.54%, La Trinidad stands among the 71 Cordillera LGUs that have maintained DILG standards of transparency, accountability, and fiscal management. Source: DILG Cordillera Author:

As the town continues to bear the brunt of El Niño, various stakeholders sat down with the municipal government unit and the La Trinidad Water District (LTWD) yesterday, June 10, to strategize initiatives to combat the ongoing and expected dry spell. To secure our water supply, ensure its fair distribution, and learn how to safely handle the community’s growing needs, LTWD General Manager Engr. Oliver Taule discussed the organization’s current mitigation measures. This includ

The Municipality of La Trinidad, through its Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) and the LT Tourism Office, is spearheading its Roadside Beautification activities in partnership with volunteers, LT Binnadang partners, and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The initiative aims to showcase a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful La Trinidad, one spot at a time. Barangays, schools, non-government organizations (NGOs), civil society organiza

Earlier today, June 10, staff from the DA-Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division (AMAD), Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), DTI-Benguet, and the LGU’s own market supervisors and police officers visited numerous rice vendors within the municipality. This is in connection with the national Executive Order No. 118 s. 2026, imposing a ₱50-per-kilogram price ceiling on imported premium rice (5% broken). With Regional Technical Director for Operations Danilo Daguio personally

Benguet National High School (BeNHS) student, Shirwein Cuaban of barangay Balili took clinched a silver medal under the Pencak Silat event in the recently concluded 66th Palarong Pambansa held in Agusan del Sur, CARAGA from May 24 to 31, 2026. Competing in the Male Tanding (Combat) Silver Medalists Class B Category, Cuaban dominated Negros Islands Region’s Cyrus Camiguin. Alongside him are his teammates who have likewise brought great pride and honor to the municipality: • K

One of the priorities of Mayor Roderick Awingan is the improvement of services for the vulnerable sector. Here, stakeholders of the La Trinidad Therapy Center For Children With Disabilities (LTTC-CWD) refurbish the new furnitures purchased by the municipality. The binnadang activity aimed to prepare the center for its therapy session opening on June 22 of this year. Author: OBP Original Post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18hbv4ng1y/

The Department of Labor and Employment – Cordillera Administrative Region (DOLE-CAR) officially commenced the Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) Training Course for Safety Officer 1 (SO1) for the Public Sector in La Trinidad, Benguet on June 9, 2026. On behalf of Mayor Roderick Awingan, Atty. Delmar O. Cariño, Executive Assistant II, welcomed the participants and expressed the Municipal Government's support for initiatives that promote workplace safety, health, and e