In a somber tribute to the heroes of World War II, the municipality of La Trinidad paid its respects today, April 9 during the 84th Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) and Philippine Veterans’ Week. Mayor Roderick Awingan alongside, LT Chief of Police Zacarias Caloy Dausen, and the members of the Sangguniang Bayan, spearheaded the commemoration. Floral wreaths were placed at the Jose Rizal and veterans shrine as a profound symbol of honor. Concluding the formal program, the La

Mayor Roderick Awingan officially swore in the 14 newly elected officers of the Highlanders Taxi and Tourist Transport Service Cooperative (HTTTSC) today, April 8. This marks a new chapter for the cooperative as they continue to provide vital transport and tourism services to the community. Mayor Awingan administered the oath of office to the following: Paul Baguitay Jr. - Board of Directors (BOD) Chairperson Jefrey Vibar - BOD Vice Chairperson Olga Bugnay - BOD Member Renier

In response to the surging fuel prices, Mayor Roderick Awingan met with the Department of Transportation-CAR (DOTr-CAR) Regional Director Glenn Dumlao earlier today, April 8, to address the crisis’s impact on the local transport sector. The dialogue centered on DOTr-CAR’s implementation of a “Special Fare Rate” for La Trinidad, as an immediate measure while long-term solutions are being developed. To officially formalize the adjustment and in support of the initiative, the lo

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Baguio-Benguet Chapter concluded its Free Legal Aid Services last March 31, as part of the Strawberry Festival celebration. The event catered to residents and visitors from neighboring municipalities, with a total of 76 lawyers and volunteers providing free consultations and notarization of simple documents. Municipal Councilor and lawyer Bartolome Baldas Jr., together with Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang Jr. and Executi

The municipal halls of the “Strawberry Fields of the Philippines” turned into a makeshift bakery last March 29, as employees and volunteers packed and distributed 11,000 slices of Valley Bread’s original recipe for the Strawberry Cake Fest. Sourced directly from producers in the world-famous farm in barangay Betag and Longlong, Puguis, a total of 325kg of strawberry jam and 170kg of fresh strawberries were required to accomplish the monumental task. Chief Operating Officer of

As part of their research and benchmarking, the local government of La Trinidad received a delegation from the Department of Agriculture-SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) last March 25. Providing a closer look into the operations of the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post (LTVTP), Market Supervisor Janice Alleg discussed the facility’s history, market flow, and vegetable outflow. With Benguet’s produce travelling as far as Palawan and Mindanao, the LTVTP caters to a total of 145 to 16

As a way of giving back to the community, Mindanaoan country singer Romeo Ogong and his team officially turned over the proceeds from his recently concluded “Concert-for-a-Cause” on March 22 to the municipal government of La Trinidad. The event raised a total of ₱245,800, after deducting ₱84,300 in operational expenses, leaving a net amount of ₱161,500 available to support 19 selected LGU employees and their immediate families facing medical crises. With the La Trinidad Munic

The 16 barangay councils and staff of La Trinidad gathered for a night of dancing and singing– cowboy style last March 25 during the annual Barangay Night at the municipal gym as part of the Strawberry Festival. Mayor Roderick Awingan, Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan, and the rest of the Sangguniang Bayan members attended in full support of the event. KM Partylist Representative, Congressman Kenneth Paolo Tereng, made a special appearance advocating for the well-being of the barang

Eight teams of Grade 12 STEM students from Benguet National High School (BeNHS) took their classroom inventions to the halls of the local government in response to local challenges. Presenting their capstone projects to the municipal heads yesterday, March 24, at the Conference Room, the learners featured a diverse mix of prototypes, ranging from disaster mitigation to sustainable energy, and eco-friendly initiatives: Automation and Safety Automated Testing Laboratory Assista

Mayor Hon. Roderick C. Awingan met with Department of Transportation (DOTr) Regional Director PBGen Glenn G. Dumlao (Ret.) to discuss the impact of rising fuel prices on the transport sector and its effects on public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers. Joining the engagement were Municipal Legal Officer Atty. Victor B. Singa Jr. and LTMPS Chief of Police PLTCOL Zacarias Caloy P. Dausen, reinforcing the Municipality’s coordinated approach in addressing transport-related concerns. T