Four BS Psychology students from Benguet State University officially turned over their undergraduate thesis to the Mayor’s Office earlier today, May 11, 2026, which zeroed in on a local sociocultural phenomenon. Titled “Kantyaw: The Emotional Toll of Teasing Among Baak Men in La Trinidad, Benguet”, the study looked into the lived experiences of baak (unmarried) men residents of La Trinidad, and how they navigate their emotional responses to kantyaw (teasing). Researchers Erez

In today’s flag ceremony, May 11, the municipality of La Trinidad, through its Sangguniang Bayan and the Office of the Mayor, formally lauded six athletes for their outstanding performance on the national and international sports stage. These individuals were honored through official resolutions: Islay Erika Asiong Bomogao (Resolution No. 197-2026): Distinguished as “Athlete of the Year” during the 5th Benguet CARES Awards for her prowess in Muay Thai. Renden Gongran Oppas (R

In anticipation of the coming rains, around three hundred (300) volunteers from Betag, Pico, Poblacion, and Puguis heeded the call for Binnadang during the conduct of a simultaneous de-clogging of creeks/canals in and around the Valley. Partner agencies and private contractors also participated in the continuous dredging of Bolo Creek. During the onsite visits, Mayor Roderick Chiok Awingan, along with MENRO staff, personally expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all the partic

The first-ever Stories of the Valley Film Festival successfully concluded in La Trinidad after a five-day celebration of local cinema held from May 4 to 8, 2026. The festival showcased films highlighting the culture, identity, and lived experiences of Benguet and the Cordillera, giving emerging and amateur filmmakers a meaningful platform to share local stories on screen. Mayor Roderick C. Awingan reaffirmed the local government’s support for the growth of the local film indu

Volunteers of Barangay Betag swooped down on Bolo Creek today, May 9, to remove grasses and debris on the waterway to prevent flooding. The activity, though, needs to be sustained before the rainy season. Today's 150 barangay volunteers deserve a pat but more volunteers are needed to widen the area of the clean up. Author & Photographer: 𝘋𝘖𝘊 Original Post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1SPzbL3Uoo/

​The Public Employment Service Office (PESO), led by Ms. Elengy Bolidi, successfully conducted a seminar-workshop on Events Management, Hosting, and Emceeing for beneficiaries of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES). The initiative aimed to equip young students with professional communication skills and organizational expertise, providing them with essential tools to enhance their employability and confidence in today’s workforce. ​Mayor Roderick Awingan expr

La Trinidad is working to make its healthcare system more inclusive by combining traditional healing practices with modern medicine. Through a partnership between the Municipal Health Services Office and the DOH-CAR ITAHC Program, Mayor Roderick C. Awingan and Dr. Antonette P. Agpas have committed to a service model that respects complementary alternative medicine. ​Pursuant to RA 8423, also known as the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act, the municipality aims to keep

Mayor Roderick C. Awingan officially inducted the new officers of the Tawang Senior Citizens Association this morning, recognizing the vital role of senior citizens as pillars of wisdom, guidance, and community strength. The Mayor congratulated the newly inducted officers and reaffirmed the Municipal Government’s continued commitment to advancing programs and services that promote the welfare, health, and active participation of senior citizens. The new leadership likewise ex

Mayor Roderick C. Awingan, together with Councilor Richard Wacnisen, recently met with Philippine Army Reserve leaders LTC Geoffrey Codiamat and COL Emmanuel L. Diasen Jr. to further strengthen the partnership between the Municipal Government of La Trinidad and the Philippine Army Reserve. The meeting focused on enhancing local disaster response, emergency preparedness, and community security through closer coordination and active civil-military cooperation. This partnership

Determined to mainstream Gender and Development (GAD) in the LGU of the valley, the technical working group of LT’s GAD Focal Point System held today a training on gender sensitive policy formulation and the use of Social Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) instead of the normal IEC. Lawyer Delmar Carino, executive assistant, gave a demonstration on how to use TED Talks in GAD advocacy. Carino gave his talk without his rubber shoes to keep the participants curious as he s