The local government unit of La Trinidad turned into a sea of purple as municipal employees and interns donned violet-colored garments today, March 11, as part of #PurpleWednesdays2026, in celebration of Women’s Month. Centered on the theme, “WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society”, this year features the “Babylan”, pre-colonial spiritual leaders who served as healers, midwives, seers, and community advisors. Historically tied to justice and dignity, purple is the offic

The KM. 5 Economic Enterprise Area transformed into a bustling hub of commerce earlier this evening, March 10, following the formal ribbon-cutting of the Strawberry Festival Commercial Trade Fair. In a strong show of support, Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang Jr., Executive Secretary Atty. Delmar Cariño, and Councilors Belmer Elis, Jayson Dangwa, Bartolome Baldas Jr., Tyrone Diaz, and Richard Wacnisen joined the the opening program. Local talents like Selina Joycee

The local government of La Trinidad will officially transition to a four-day compressed work week on March 16, 2026. This complies with Malacañang Palace Memorandum Circular No. 114, mandating all government agencies to adopt strict energy conservation protocols and aligns with similar measures implemented by the Benguet Provincial Office. Under Memorandum 92 s. 2026 and Executive Order No. 34 s. of 2026, all offices and departments will operate on a Monday to Thursday schedu

In yesterday’s flag-raising ceremony, March 9, the municipality of La Trinidad formalized the donation of a 179 square meter lot intended for a new access road. Victoria Tumbaga signed the Deed of Donation on behalf of her father and property owner Rufino Tumbaga. The donated parcel serves as an essential step in improving local infrastructure. Once dialogues with adjacent lot owners are finalized, the road will eventually be connected to sitio Boted in barangay Tawang. Victo

Newly-elected officers of the La Trinidad 2002 Public Market took their oath during this morning’s flag-raising ceremony, March 9, 2026. Mayor Roderick Awingan immediately met with the new administration, who will be assisting in the management of the market and serving until 2029. The officers are as follows: • President- Jessie Noel Sabado • Vice President- Corazon Fianza • Secretary- Winston Felipe • Treasurer- Jonalyn Cabebe • Auditor- Andrea Solano • Public Information O

A record-breaking total of 1,700 runners joined this year’s Duting Tan Dukto Fun Run (Strawberry and Sweet Potato) around the valley this morning, March 7. Mayor Roderick Awingan, Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan, Councilors Horacio Ramos Jr., Tyrone Diaz, Jayson Dangwa and Bartolome Baldas Jr. awarded the 47 top runners of each category. They are as follows: 2KM Category Kids (14 years old and below) Male 🥇Ydan Tangib (14 yrs old) 🥈Joe Vincent Laqui (12 yrs old) 🥉Daryl Eslay (13

With 12 bands competing for the spotlight, Harmonia from Wangal and Hajimi of Lubas emerged victorious during the Acoustic Band Competition held last night, March 7, at the Municipal Tourism Building facade. Committee Chairperson Councilor Jayson Dangwa, Engr. Vicente Perez and Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang Jr. awarded the winners of the two categories: Amateur and Performing. Judges Paul Cuyopan, Loribel Martin, and March Fianza scored the bands according to Ov

A showdown of technique and talent took place earlier today, March 6, as the La Trinidad National High School dominated the Arts and Crafts Contest, while the La Trinidad Nazarene Learners Center topped the Mural Painting Competition as part of the 2026 Strawberry Festival. 16-year-olds Hannah Mhae Osed and Arcie Lawangen garnered a total score of 91% with their mixed-media diorama of the valley, which includes a doll dressed in accents of the Benguet inabel. As for the mural

The “Strawberry Capital of the Philippines” officially bloomed today, March 4, as the local government unit of La Trinidad launched this year’s Strawberry Festival with the theme, “Limitless La Trinidad: Heart, Harvest, Harmony. The celebration commenced with an Ecumenical Service at the municipal gym, then the Ribbon Cutting and Opening of the Strawberry Lane at the municipal park. This year’s lane features 35 stalls showcasing the town’s pride of diverse strawberry products

The municipal government of La Trinidad received its plaque of recognition from DepEd-CAR for hosting Tabuk City’s delegation during the Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet. The award features the town’s collective commitment, invaluable support, and exceptional hospitality provided to participants from February 22 to 27, at the Benguet Sports Complex in Wangal, La Trinidad. “We are grateful for the opportunity to accommodate the delegation of T