LA TRINIDAD LAUDED FOR COLLABORATION ON FIGHT VS TRAFFICKING , VAWC, LGU PROJECT
The municipality of La Trinidad represented by Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan was recognized by the Department of Interior Local Government-Cordillera for achieving a high functionality rating in its Local Committee Against Trafficking and Violence Against Women and their Children (LCAT-VAWC) Functionality Assessment 2026 during the celebration of the 35th Local Government Code on October 20, 2026 at the New Town Plaza Hotel Convention Center.
“This achievement is a testament to the intensified efforts of the LCAT-VAWC to promoting the rights, welfare, and safety of women and children through broader collaboration with various government institutions and other stakeholders,” the plaque stated.
The municipality was also recognized as one of the finalists in the 2026 SubayBAYANI awards through its submission for the award’s Most Significant Change story entitled “Overcoming the Deluge in La Trinidad Valley”, which documented the monitoring of the construction of the box culvert at Balili-Pico area, that helped ease flooding during heavy rains in the area.
The DILG-CAR also lauded the municipality for its invaluable support and partnership as a “Host Local Government Unit during the 60th Batch Apprenticeship Program- Supervised Field Work,” which led to the professional growth of the Local Government Operations Officers and the advancement of good governance practices.
The awards ceremony is in celebration of the 35th Local Government Month Celebration with the theme, “Tatag ng Pamahalaang Lokal, Alab ng Puso at Dangal”.
Also present to receive the awards were Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang Jr., Municipal Local Government Operations Officer Teresa Mangangey, and Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer Melanie Sahoy who joined the 400 delegates from all over the region during the celebration.
Author & Photographer: O. Empian
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