Mayor Roderick Awingan issued Executive Order No. 94, series of 2026, directing the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist (OMAg) to conduct intensive information and education campaign enjoining barangay officials to implement vigilant monitoring and restriction of the sale of unverified and illegal pork products as part of the biosecurity measures on the prevention of African Swine Fever. In the EO, the mayor orders the OMAg to conduct: SECTION 1. Massive social behavioral c

As part of the inclusivity program of the municipal local government unit of La Trinidad, the Persons with Disabilities officials for a day (PDOFAD) took their oath this July 22 to serve the municipality in line with the 48th National Disability Rights Week celebration with the theme: "Rights first, legislation forward--strategic action for equal participation and inclusive development." The PDOFAD officers are officials of the PWD Federation of the municipality and PWD offic

The 'Binnadang' spirit emerged among the youth of La Trinidad during a one-day clean-up drive joined by Sangguniang Kabataan officials, youth leaders, and volunteers along the Halsema Highway. Mayor Roderick Awingan emphasized that the active participation of the youth in environmental protection and preservation is essential for creating an environmentally sound community, as they are meant to be the primary stewards of nature. Environment Officer Arthur Pedro and Youth Offi

During the flag-raising ceremonies on July 20, the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station extended its gratitude to its partners during the recently concluded fun run as part of the Police Community Relations Month celebration. Among the awardees are the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, the Municipal Health Services Office, La Trinidad Fire Station and barangays Pico, Puguis, Wangal and Poblacion. Mayor Roderick Awingan, alongside Vice Mayor Guiller Galw

Out of the 29 graduates of TESDA’s Community Based Training Program on bread making, there are 25 senior citizens who proved that learning never stops. The graduates were recognized last July 16 at Nazarene, Pico for completing the six-days training which is the basic step towards the Bread and Pastry Production National Certification (NC) II. Mayor Roderick Awingan lauded the graduates especially the senior citizens for showing interest in the training, stating that they are

Run for Fun 7 took center stage as one of the major highlight of the 31st Police Community Relations (PCR) Month Celebration, proving that fitness and solidarity go hand in hand. ​Under the theme, “Every stride strengthens our partnership, every smile builds a safer community,” a total of 543 dedicated runners hit the pavement to celebrate unity, wellness, and the strong bond between law enforcement and the community. The excitement peaked at the finish line, where Mayor Rode

Twelve local businesses entered into a formal agreement with the municipal government on July 20 at the Lednicky Hall to provide discounts to qualified solo parents. The agreement covers both goods and services in support of the overall well-being of both single parents and their dependent children. While Municipal Ordinance 4-2025 mandated a 10% discount on basic needs such as milk, supplements, and sanitary diapers for children 6 years old and below, this new partnership is

The municipality's Inter Agency Monitoring Team met together with the Barangay LGU of Beckel and representative of the landowner of the proposed batching plant in Sitio Busi in Barangay Beckel on July 21. The team, led by Municipal Legal Officer Atty. Victor Singa Jr., discussed the ongoing situation at Sitio Busi and the actions taken by the contractors' responsible for the rehabilitation of the collapsed road and construction of the retaining wall. Mayor Roderick Awingan em

The first batch of farmer beneficiaries of the TUPAD (Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers), with majority coming from the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post and the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center, underwent orientation during the launching of the program on July 21 at the Benguet Sports Complex multipurpose gym in Wangal, La Trinidad. DOLE-Cordillera led by Director Imelda Romanillos and the Department of Agriculture- Cordillera led by Director J

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently gave a thumbs up to the leadership of the local government unit of La Trinidad, Benguet, for exerting exemplary effort to protect forest reservations in the valley. The DENR handed the “Gawad Gabay Kalikasan Award” to mayor Roderick Awingan during the culminating program of the Cordillera Environment Month at the agency’s training center in Baguio City. The valley has 156 hectares of communal forests spread i