Municipal Mayor Roderick C. Awingan participated in the Workshop on Balili Rehabilitation and Monitoring, where stakeholders and partner agencies gathered to strengthen collaborative strategies for the protection and recovery of the Balili River. During the activity, the Mayor underscored the importance of unity and shared responsibility in addressing environmental concerns that affect multiple communities. “No single town can save a river on its own. This unified front marks

La Trinidad’s premium Arabica beans took center stage during this year’s opening program of the 9th Coffee Festival with the theme, “Seng-ew ni Kape, Ulnos ni Umidi (Brewing Unity Through Coffee)” at the municipal grounds last February 18. Mayor Roderick Awingan, alongside Mayor Yoshito Arisaka of Minamimaki, Japan, and leaders of the provincial government and partner agencies, led the ceremonial ribbon-cutting to kick off the celebration. To set the tone, Vice Mayor Guiller

The capital town of Benguet is among the leading LGUs in the Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Audit for the CY 2025, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government-CAR (DILG-CAR). Having received the status, ‘High Functional’, the assessment focused on the effectiveness of the council, its operations, progressive programs, particularly for recovering persons, and monitoring systems. This recognizes the efforts and initiatives of the La Trinidad community in en

The 9th La Trinidad Coffee Festival has officially begun. Watch this morning’s highlights of the opening program. Stay tuned for more stories! #LaTrinidadCoffeeFestival #LimitlessLaTrinidad Video Editor: 𝘙𝘙. 𝘉𝘢𝘣𝘴𝘢-𝘢𝘺 Original Post: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CN4Vb5WgM/

John Glenn Libag, from barangay Tawang has wowed the judges for his Kiniing-inspired wine as he topped the Processing Category during the Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Regional Start-Up Competition held last February 13, 2026 in Baguio City. As the owner and founder of Bo-oy Food Products, Libag has turned the mixture of strawberries, cabbages, carrots, beetroot, lemon, and lemon grass into the Premier Kiniing-Inspired (Smoked) Highlander’s Wine - Lumawig Edition. Libag, alo

The municipality of La Trinidad is set to celebrate its Arabica beans during the 9th Coffee Festival with the theme, “Seng-ew ni Kape, Ulnos ni Umidi (Brewing Unity Through Coffee),” this coming February 16 to 20. With several activities in place, including four new events, the public can expect a grander festival that honors our coffee partners and stakeholders, according to Municipal Agriculturist Nida Organo. To highlight both our producers and consumers, the local governm

Members of LT LGU's workforce tasked to review the town's revenue code are now on the job at Inglay's Resto to study cost recovery sources and allocations to update the code's provisions which were last amended in 2017. Thanks to the Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) for facilitating the workshop and providing the toolkit to be used in determining reasonable and appropriate charges. Author & Photographer: 𝘋𝘖𝘊 Original Post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BXciFj

Under the 'Gulayan sa Bayan’ Program, the municipal government of La Trinidad entered into a formal agreement with the women of the Rural Improvement Club (RIC) of Guadayan, Puguis, last February 10. To intensify backyard gardening efforts, fight malnutrition and ultimately amplify food security, the Department of Agriculture (DA), as the lead implementer, has provided free highland and lowland vegetable seeds and propagation materials. In support of this initiative, the Agri

La Trinidad welcomed the Public Employment and Services Office (PESO) Managers of Baguio and Benguet, alongside representatives from the Benguet Provincial Office, and Benguet State University for their regular meeting yesterday, February 10. With the shared goal of ensuring the efficient delivery of employment services and advancing the labor market information exchange, the group reviewed the updated Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) processes and discussed this yea

Remember your first mug of freshly brewed coffee on a chilly February morning? Like a tight, assuring hug, enough to energize your entire week. That’s the exact feeling we’re bringing back for the 9th La Trinidad Coffee Festival this coming February 16-20, 2026. As the community awaits its opening, let’s look back at last year’s celebration highlights. The Municipal Agriculture Office and Tourism Office have prepared activities that not only celebrate La Trinidad coffee but a