To efficiently manage its response actions and resources to address the impacts of the emergency socioeconomic crisis affecting La Trinidad, the municipal inter-agency task force convened yesterday. Various national and local government offices, along with representatives from the barangays, academe, business, and civil society organizations, have reported their initial and ongoing efforts to alleviate the challenges posed by the crisis. One of the key strategies discussed wa

Mayor Roderick C. Awingan reaffirmed the LGU’s full support to the efforts of the DENR-led Busol Forest Reservation Inter-Agency Task Force in crafting a comprehensive management and protection plan for the 336-hectare reservation. During a meeting held in La Trinidad, the Mayor emphasized the need to give particular attention to the municipality’s side of the forest, highlighting that two-thirds of the reservation lie within La Trinidad. He underscored the importance of a fo

In the spirit of service and community partnership, the Fraternal Order of Eagles – Cordillera Eagles Region 3 (CER 3), together with the Robertsville Foundation led by Governor Robert “Pons” Pascual, conducted a free service caravan at the La Trinidad Municipal Hall. The initiative provided residents with accessible and much-needed services, including medical and optical consultations, free medicines, legal assistance, and other forms of support, directly benefiting many con

Strengthening preventive healthcare at an early age, the La Trinidad Oral Health Program, led by Dr. Augusto Abadilla, conducted a dental outreach activity in four Child Development Centers (CDCs) in Barangay Alapang: Dapiting, Ettong, Camp Dangwa, and Samoyao. The activity focused on promoting proper oral hygiene among young learners through fluoride application and guided toothbrushing sessions. As part of ensuring sustained impact, parents and guardians also participated i

Mayor Roderick C. Awingan officially administered the oath of office to the newly inducted Board of Directors and officers of the La Trinidad Multi-Purpose Cooperative, led by Chairperson Jose R. Balcanao. During the ceremony, the Mayor congratulated the incoming officers and highlighted their vital role in strengthening the local economy through dedicated leadership and teamwork. He further encouraged the board to embody the true spirit of cooperativism beyond their organiza

The Department of Agriculture – Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-CAR), through Regional Director Atty. Jennilyn M. Dawayan, in coordination with the Office of the Mayor led by Mayor Roderick C. Awingan, is facilitating the ongoing Foodlane Project Accreditation at the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post (LTVTP). This initiative aims to accredit trucks and cargo vehicles transporting agricultural products, allowing them to avail of toll fee exemptions while ensuring the eff

The listed Sangguniang Kabataan budgets for CY 2026 are those who have completed their Annual Barangay Youth Investment Plan (ABYIP) which is part of the 3-year Comprehensive Barangay Development Plan (CBYDP). Those not included are in the process of finishing their documents. SK councils including Ambiong, Cruz, Balili, Beckel, Bineng, who lack the necessary quorum cannot utilize their budgets. Moreover, SK budget accounts for 10% of the barangay allocation. That said, the b

As the final step of the program in enhancing local enforcement in the municipality of La Trinidad, the local government officially deputized a total of 185 individuals composed of Barangay Peacekeeping Action Teams (BPATs) and the Public Order and Safety Team (POST) last April 16 at the municipal gymnasium. Mayor Roderick Awingan alongside Pol. Chief PLTCOL. Zacarias Caloy Dausen administered the oath-taking ceremony as Sangguniang Bayan members, Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan,

Aside from the personal visit, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. also directly purchased from farmers at the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post (LTVTP), earlier today, April 17. Paying with cash, the Office of the President bought a total of 6,000 kg with an estimated worth of around ₱200,000. The buses and trucks were loaded with various vegetables such as cabbage, Chinese cabbage (Wombok), sayote , radish, potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, beans, G

In alleviating the effect of soaring fuel costs, the capital town, La Trinidad joined forces with DSWD Social Welfare and Development (SWAD) Benguet’s Crisis Intervention Section to roll out cash assistance to tricycle drivers, yesterday morning, April 16 at the Lednicky Hall. A total of 44 members from the Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TODA) of barangays Beckel and Ambiong received ₱5,000 each. Seeking to provide immediate financial relief to those heavily affe