In a bid to promote the consumption of vegetable in homes, the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist (Omag La Trinidad-Benguet) recently spearheaded a training for children with parents on growing fresh greens through hydroponics in Lubas Elementary School in Barangay Lubas. Fifty elementary pupils with their respective parent participated during the one-day event on September 5 where they had a workshop on soilless vegetable production. Each pair of parent-child participant

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The Regional Advisory Group for Police Transformation and Development (RAGPTD) Regional Medical and Dental Unit-Cordillera chaired by Mayor Roderick Awingan with Vice-Chairman Benny Balajadia together with Col. Alex Manlangit, RMDU Chief convened on Sept. 10 at the Conference Room of the municipal hall. The advisory group discussed concerns particularly for the Camp Bado Dangwa Hospital and its personnel. The group passed resolutions such as on the assistance of PhilHealth fo

The Municipal Development Council (MDC) conducted its regular meeting today with Mayor Roderick Awingan, Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan, and Association of Barangay Captain Chairman Jonie Puroc together with punong barangays, municipal department heads, and key sectoral representatives at the MDRRM Building, Pico, La Trinidad. Spearheaded by the Municipal Planning and Development Office led by Engr. Vicente Perez Jr., the council discussed the different proposed Programs, Project

Mayor Roderick Awingan warmly welcomed newly appointed Cooperative Development Authority (CDA)-CAR Regional Director Atty. Katherine Ellorin on September 9, 2026. Together with Municipal Administrator and former CDA-CAR RD Atty. Franco Bawang Jr. and Legal Officer Atty. Victor Singa Jr., they explored future collaborations on upcoming training programs, the Cooperative Month Celebration, and the finalization of an agreement for the valley’s Mediation Hub. Atty. Ellorin previo

Local entrepreneurs from the municipality took part in the training dubbed "Advancing innovation through intellectual property protection" led by MSME Focal Person and Municipal Cooperative Development Officer Orlando Pacya and his staff on September 9 at the Strawberry Valley Hotel and Restaurant. Mayor Roderick Awingan challenged the entrepreneurs to take what they learned from the training as discussed by Jeanne Dugui-es Dangkeo, the Intellectual Property Rights Specialist

It’s wonderful to see the sun shining on La Trinidad once again! As we look forward to brighter days, we pray for the tail-end of the monsoon season will leave our communities safe and unharmed, paving the way for meaningful town activities. From our culture and heritage to our farms, flavors, people, and places, there is so much to discover and celebrate in our Valley. Check out this year’s calendar of activities and join us as we celebrate the spirit, stories, and destinati

Reservists from the 1401st Ready Reserve Infantry Battalion (RRIBn) were recognized on September 9 for their acts of volunteerism throughout the various activities of the municipal local government unit and being on-call during disasters and calamities. Municipal officials led by Mayor Roderick Awingan together with councilors Jayson Dangwa and Tyrone Diaz attended the activity spearheaded by Maj. Francis Batnag, who is also from the municipal legal office, and Lieutenant Col

Personnel from the Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation, Inc. (JVOFI) with Executive Director Corazon Sajonas, and Jaime V. Ongpin Microfinance Foundation, Inc (JVOMFI) Executive Director Dante Frias (seated), and JVOFI Finance Manager Alvin Bawing made a courtesy call to Mayor Roderick Awingan together with Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office designate Arthur Pedro on Sept. 9 to present their project, "Enhancing sustainable vegetable production and environment stewardsh

The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MDRRMC) chaired by Mayor Roderick Awingan and co-chaired by MDRRM Officer Yoshio Labi led the third quarter meeting on Sept. 8 at the MDRRM Office. The council agreed on giving priority funding for the immediate rehabilitation of identified roads and pathways in the valley, which were heavily-affected due to the effects of the previous tropical cyclones Luis and Maymay and the enhanced Southwest monsoon. Labi also