A Memorandum of Agreement was formally signed at the Mayor’s Office between Benguet State University and the Local Government Unit of La Trinidad, marking a strengthened partnership in research and community development. The agreement was represented by BSU President Kenneth A. Laruan and Municipal Mayor Roderick C. Awingan. The MOA highlights a collaborative effort between BSU’s College of Public Administration and Governance and the municipality, focusing on advancing progr

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) OIC Regional Director, Engr. Enrique H. Gascon, Jr, met with Mayor Roderick Awingan this morning to discuss strengthened collaboration on disaster preparedness and response. Both parties agreed on the pre-positioning of Food and Non-Food Items (FNFIs) to ensure immediate availability and faster distribution during emergencies. Officials from both the DSWD and the local government emphasized that th

La Trinidad joins the observance of Ease of Doing Business Month with the theme “Achieving Results through Transparency and Accountability: Towards a More Productive Bagong Pilipinas.” We reaffirm our commitment to streamlining processes, reducing red tape, and ensuring transparent, accountable, and efficient delivery of public services for our constituents. Together, let us foster a more responsive, productive, and citizen-centered community. #LimitlessLaTrinidad #ARTA ng #B

The Neighborhood Watch Program has officially launched in Barangays Tawang and Ambiong to bolster community safety. Facilitated by the LTMPS Police Community Affairs Desk and focal person Hilda Obar in partnership with the Office of the Municipal Mayor, the initiative formalizes collaboration between the LGU, police, and residents to ensure a swift, unified response to security concerns. ​By providing training and direct reporting channels, the program empowers citizens to sa

The La Trinidad MDRRMO, led by Yoshio Labi, recently conducted Mountain Search and Rescue (MSAR) training in Kapangan, highlighting the critical role of inter-LGU cooperation in effective disaster response. By equipping local responders with vital high-angle rescue and navigation skills, the initiative ensures a more unified and capable defense against the Cordilleras' rugged terrain. La Trinidad Mayor Roderick Awingan thanked Kapangan Mayor Harris Dizon for the partnership,

The Municipality of La Trinidad, led by Mayor Roderick C. Awingan, officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Benguet State University, strengthening collaboration in statistics, research, and community-based data initiatives. The partnership aims to enhance evidence-based decision-making, improve local data systems, and build the capacity of LGU personnel, barangays, and community stakeholders through trainings, research activities, and technical support. Thr

“We didn’t just want to give. We wanted to help the people and the community.” Amie Teehankee and son Hiroshi Ivan Teehankee gave these words of affirmation in today’s inaugural opening of a 75 meter access road in barangay Ambiong that was constructed on a lot their family donated. The road, spanning 280 sq. meters of the family’s property, has vastly improved a passage for the residents especially for those who wished to visit the barangay’s public cemetery. So deeply touc

La Trinidad Mayor Roderick C. Awingan recently met with Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas and provincial officials to seek additional support for a major infrastructure project focused on long-term flood mitigation in the municipality. The proposed initiative involves the construction of an expansive drainage system beginning at the Palmaville–Puguis junction, extending along Palmaville Road, and channeling toward Betag Creek. Designed as a strategic flood control measure, the

In a generous act of kindness, local farmers distributed free cabbage and radish to everyone passing by in front of the municipal hall. The farmers decided to share their harvest with the community to prevent their surplus produce from going to waste in views of the reduced prices of vegetables nowadays. The donation highlights the strong spirit of cooperation and generosity among farmers in La Trinidad. This simple yet meaningful gesture was warmly received, with many expres

In a meaningful display of community partnership and shared responsibility, the Benguet Vegetable Truck Drivers’ Association, Inc. formally donated one hundred (100) pieces of stick brooms to the Municipal Government of La Trinidad in support of ongoing environmental sanitation and public cleanliness efforts. Representing the association during the turnover were Mr. Hilarion Ganados, President, and Mr. Rodrigo Lawan, Secretary/Treasurer, whose contribution reflects the organi