As part of the Federation of Benguet Farmers Cooperative’s 4th Annual General Assembly, Mayor Roderick Awingan officially swore in a new set of officers this afternoon, June 9, at the municipal gymnasium. The newly-elected slate includes: Board of Directors • Joel Cervantes (UMPC) • Angel Garcia Jr. (TAFARMCO) • Juan Nazaro Jr. (KMPC) • Edwin Ngaseo (BOSIGAN) • Crysline Cuyasen (LTVTP) Audit Committee • Freddie Langpaoen (SRT) • Jonel Basiwil (LTVTP) Election Committee • Frem

Mayor Roderick Awingan, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) chief Yoshio Labi, and Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) officer Arthur Pedro recently conducted an ocular inspection of the Balili River, revealing heavy siltation accumulated along several areas over the years. ​The heavy buildup of silt compromises the river’s ecosystem and drastically increases the risk of flash floods during heavy rains. Following the assessm

Mayor Roderick Awingan has recently signed Executive Order No. 73 s. 2026 creating an Inter-Agency Monitoring Team (IAMT) for the ongoing riprap restoration in Sitio Busi, Beckel. To guarantee sound implementation, Municipal Legal Officer, Atty. Victor Singa Jr., alongside DPWH OIC District Engineer Edgardo Enriquez and DENR Dir. Jean Borromeo shares the leadership as chairperson. The rest of the team is composed of the Engineering Office, Disaster Risk Reduction and Manageme

As a strategy to enhance public health and safe food handling, the municipality of La Trinidad has been selected as the pilot town for implementing the DOST Food Safety Grading System. The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) developed the program to provide standardized tools for sanitation inspectors, such as the Food Inspection Checklist (FIC), the Code of Standards (COS), and the Operations Manual. These work together to award food service establishments with visi

The municipal government of La Trinidad recognized another batch of constituents for their efforts in various fields toward community development, during the regular awarding ceremonies earlier today, June 8. Mayor Roderick Awingan, Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan and the Sangguniang Bayan members formally presented the official resolutions to the following individuals: Paul Kenneth Inocencio (Resolution No. 218-2026): Honored for his success in the field of music and international

Mayor Roderick Awingan met with representatives from the Department of Tourism (DOT) and World Vision to discuss potential partnership projects aimed at enhancing tourism, promoting local products, and creating sustainable economic opportunities for the municipality. The meeting was led by DOT-CAR Regional Director Jovita Ganongan, together with representatives from the DOT National Office and World Vision. Discussions focused on tourism promotion, product development, and co

Moving forward with efforts to enhance local logistics and emergency response, Mayor Roderick Awingan, alongside MDRRMO Yoshio Labi, met with Benguet State University (BSU) President Dr. Kenneth Laruan. The meeting served to follow up on the status of a vital municipal request for the establishment of a joint-use warehouse facility. Designed to serve the shared operational needs of both the local government unit (LGU) and the university, the proposed infrastructure aims to st

Mayor Roderick Awingan, alongside MDRRMO Yoshio Labi, met with Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas this afternoon to address the municipality’s growing solid waste management concerns. In a favorable response, Governor Diclas committed to looking into provincial resources to assist in hauling the town’s waste to Urdaneta City. Additionally, the Governor pledged to consider granting funds for the purchase of a new garbage truck to boost the municipality's collection capacity. ​May

Mayor Roderick Awingan and Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO) Arthur Pedro met this morning with DENR-CAR officials, led by Regional Executive Director Engr. Paquito Moreno and Assistant RD Engr. Benjamin Ventura. The meeting focused on aligning local and regional efforts to protect and manage La Trinidad’s communal forests. ​The discussion ended with a strong mutual commitment to jointly oversee and safeguard the municipality's forest resources. By w

Mayor Roderick Awingan spearheaded a dialogue with residents of Sitio Jappa, Barangay Shilan, on Wednesday morning to address concerns regarding the continuous passage of heavy trucks and their impact on the area's road network. The meeting was attended by barangay officials, residents, municipal personnel, and representatives of a construction firm operating within the area. During the discussion, residents raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of the road, citing