Mayor Roderick Awingan recently met with Atty. Henry Dungala and Atty. Zane Mark D. Bongayon from the NAPOLCOM, representatives from PRO-COR Command to look into the drainage system inside Camp Bado Dangwa. Both the Municipal Government and the Camp Command worked together to find a practical solution to improve the current drainage setup. This shared effort aims to ensure that the upgraded system will effectively serve both the needs of the camp and the surrounding local co

Mayor Roderick Awingan, together with Bakun Mayor Fausto Labinio, Atok Mayor Franklin Smith, Buguias Mayor Julius Amos, Mankayan Mayor Cesar Pasiwen, and Kibungan Mayor Agustin Tello, met with DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon to discuss urgent infrastructure needs. The local leaders presented their respective priority and emergency projects to secure support from the national government. ​For La Trinidad, Mayor Awingan raised key concerns including the perennial flooding in the val

The National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) in the Cordillera this morning expressed its appreciation to the LGU of La Trinidad for actively participating as one of the key informants in the 2025 Survey on the Level of Awareness and Stakeholders’ Satisfaction on NAPOLCOM Plans, Programs and Policy Advisories. Regional Director Atty. Henry M. Dungala, and lawyer Zane Mark D. Bongayon, NAPOLCOM provincial director, handed the Certificate of Appreciation to Mayor Roderick Awingan.

Recognizing the town’s vulnerability to hazards, LGU La Trinidad through the MCDSO and the MDRRMO, conducted a hands-on first aid and emergency response training to equip cooperative safety officers and MSMEs with emergency response skills. The activity focused on practical exercises, ensuring participants could respond effectively in real-life emergencies. The training featured four main stations: splinting, bandaging, first aid and safe transport techniques. During the prog

The Local Government Unit of La Trinidad, through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), in collaboration with TESDA Benguet, conducted a community-based training on Tile Setting at Puguis National High School from May 13-18, 2026. In line with the office’s aim to upskill and re-skill employability in the locality, the skills training program equipped them with hands-on experience and practical skills in tile setting. Participants included students from Puguis NHS, repr

To enhance the resilience of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises amid the current energy crisis, the municipality of La Trinidad initiated a one-day loan financing program. In collaboration with the Small Business Corporation (SBCorp) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) through the La Trinidad Negosyo Center, several MSMEs participated in an in-person loan application process with DTI's the financing partner. Mayor Roderick Awingan, Councilor Nestor Fongwan, Jr.,

La Trinidad joined Barangay Betag in celebrating its first Betag Tourism Week from May 18-22, 2026, reaffirming its commitment to work hand in hand for the continued improvement of the BSU Strawberry Farm. As a symbol of this support, the Municipal Government, through Mayor Roderick Awingan, also turned over four solar-powered lights to help enhance the security of strawberry farm stall owners. The Mayor also expressed hope that proposed projects with Benguet State University

Over the weekend, Mayor Roderick Chiok Awingan successfully coordinated the sale of 30 tons of unsold cabbage from the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center (BAPTC) and backfill trading area. This initiative was organized to directly assist local farmers by finding immediate markets for their surplus produce. ​The total volume was split equally between two major municipal partners. Through the coordination of PMGen Ronald Lee (Ret.) and Mayor Bong Lee, 15 tons were allocated to B

The Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO), together with participating barangays, spearheaded the 2nd Batch of dredging and declogging operations across local creeks and canals as part of the continuing Binnadang initiative aimed at maintaining clean and flowing waterways in preparation for the rainy season. The municipal-wide activity reflects the spirit of volunteerism and community cooperation, with residents and barangay volunteers working together to

The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), together with the Municipal General Services Office (MGSO), conducted the removal and clearing of three hazardous solar panel posts along Bahong, Lower Tomay, and Upper Tomay near Batjoda to ensure the safety of residents and motorists. The operation involved the anchoring, dismantling, and safe clearing of the affected posts using municipal equipment and personnel to prevent possible roadside hazards. The