With the goal of improving employee welfare, the local government of La Trinidad and UCPB Savings Bank, Inc. (USB) entered into a partnership through the official signing of a Memorandum of Agreement, earlier today, May 13, 2026. The agreement allows municipal employees to avail of salary loans as part of the USB Kasama Salary Loan (KMSL) Program. Mayor Roderick Awingan expressed his full support of the initiative, while Executive Assistant Atty. Delmar Cariño served as a wit

Another group of BS Psychology students from Benguet State University handed over their undergraduate research to the Mayor’s Office last May 11, 2026, focusing on the narratives of informal carers. With the title, “Namnama sin Ayuwan Mo: Lived Experiences of Informal Caregivers of Adults with Mental Health Disorders in La Trinidad, Benguet”, the research explores the narratives of those providing unpaid care. Authors Alyane Jane Ablasi, Kyle Alexis Angon, Hadassah Mae Cariño

As part of the Farmer and Fisherfolk Month Celebration, 40 La Trinidad farmers sat as officials and department heads on May 12 as Farmer Official For-A-Day (FOFAD). Mayor Roderick Awingan, in his message, acknowledged the industry’s critical struggles and pressing concerns, such as the lack of buyers leading to increased food waste. “One of the town’s long-term solutions includes the latest sisterhood agreement with the municipality of Rosales, signed on May 6, involving the

LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET — On April 30, 2026, the Municipal Health Service Office (MHSO) took a significant step toward more inclusive healthcare during a comprehensive capacity enhancement program held at Calajo Foodhouse, Betag. The event, themed "Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Nurturing Modern Families," focused on equipping health staff with the tools to serve a diverse and evolving community. The training began by bridging the gap between specialized clinical care and

Employees of LGU La Trinidad - Office of the Building Official, led by Building Official Engr. Charles T. Tayaban, visited the Tabuk City Buildings and Architecture Office last May 6, 2026. The visit is to study and adapt their best practices in implementing PD 1096 or the National Building Code of the Philippines (NBCP). The benchmarking activity focused on Tabuk City’s DICT-supported online system for processing building and occupancy permits. Tabuk City is the first LGU in

Four BS Psychology students from Benguet State University officially turned over their undergraduate thesis to the Mayor’s Office earlier today, May 11, 2026, which zeroed in on a local sociocultural phenomenon. Titled “Kantyaw: The Emotional Toll of Teasing Among Baak Men in La Trinidad, Benguet”, the study looked into the lived experiences of baak (unmarried) men residents of La Trinidad, and how they navigate their emotional responses to kantyaw (teasing). Researchers Erez

In today’s flag ceremony, May 11, the municipality of La Trinidad, through its Sangguniang Bayan and the Office of the Mayor, formally lauded six athletes for their outstanding performance on the national and international sports stage. These individuals were honored through official resolutions: Islay Erika Asiong Bomogao (Resolution No. 197-2026): Distinguished as “Athlete of the Year” during the 5th Benguet CARES Awards for her prowess in Muay Thai. Renden Gongran Oppas (R

In anticipation of the coming rains, around three hundred (300) volunteers from Betag, Pico, Poblacion, and Puguis heeded the call for Binnadang during the conduct of a simultaneous de-clogging of creeks/canals in and around the Valley. Partner agencies and private contractors also participated in the continuous dredging of Bolo Creek. During the onsite visits, Mayor Roderick Chiok Awingan, along with MENRO staff, personally expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the partic

The first-ever Stories of the Valley Film Festival successfully concluded in La Trinidad after a five-day celebration of local cinema held from May 4 to 8, 2026. The festival showcased films highlighting the culture, identity, and lived experiences of Benguet and the Cordillera, giving emerging and amateur filmmakers a meaningful platform to share local stories on screen. Mayor Roderick C. Awingan reaffirmed the local government’s support for the growth of the local film indu

Volunteers of Barangay Betag swooped down on Bolo Creek today, May 9, to remove grasses and debris on the waterway to prevent flooding. The activity, though, needs to be sustained before the rainy season. Today's 150 barangay volunteers deserve a pat but more volunteers are needed to widen the area of the clean up. Author & Photographer: 𝘋𝘖𝘊 Original Post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1SPzbL3Uoo/