In compliance with national directives and in close coordination with DSWD-CAR, the municipal government of La Trinidad facilitated the first tranche of the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Assistance Payout to 371 beneficiaries on July 29 at the municipal grounds. Qualified individuals received ₱2,000 each for the initial rollout, amounting to ₱742,000 in total disbursements and will continue to receive the same monthly stipend until De

In response to the recent rise in COVID-19 cases, Mayor Roderick Awingan has reinstated basic health protocols for all citizens, residents, and visitors under Executive Order No. 103-2026 to curb further transmission. Records show that as of July 25, 2026, the town has logged 15 cases, comprising 9 males and 6 females, with ages ranging from 11 months to 66 years. The health and safety standards include the wearing of masks, frequent handwashing, respiratory etiquette, disinf

“MSMEs are the backbone of the economy and their success is our success.” These were the encouraging words of municipal Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang Jr., representing Mayor Roderick Awingan, during the opening ceremonies of the La Trinidad Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises (MSME) Week held at the municipal grounds today, July 31. Centered on the theme, “Limitless La Trinidad: Growing Beyond Limit”, 23 emerging businesses are showcasing their best garden-fresh produce, aro

Mayor Roderick Awingan led other municipal heads in discussing with Marvin Valdez, the North Luzon public sector account manager of GCash for the digitalization of payments in the municipality via the digital app on July 29. Awingan said they are currently polishing the memorandum of agreement between the local government unit and GCash for them to include all the services that the digital app could provide not only to the operations within the offices of the municipality, bu

The municipality of La Trinidad was recognized as the “Stakeholder awardee for 2026” in the Cordillera region during the 31st Police Community Relations Month culminating ceremony with the theme: “Sa bagong Pilipinas, ugnayang pulis at mamamayan tapat, maaasahan, at nararamdaman ng bayan,” at the regional headquarters at Camp Bado Dangwa, La Trinidad. The MLGU was lauded for “its steadfast parnership, exceptional support, and unwavering commitment to the promotion of peace, p

In an effort to advance self-employment and promote MSMEs, forty budding entrepreneurs were oriented on DSWD’s Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) on July 29 at the Lednicky Hall. Composed of solo parents, PWDs, and students, the group underwent eligibility assessment and profiling where vulnerability and income will serve as a basis for qualification. “We are grateful for the collaboration with DSWD-Social Welfare and Development Benguet because it means we are able to give

Mayor Roderick Awingan and Police Chief PLt. Col. Zacarias Caloy Dausen officially received two major awards during the culminating activity of the Philippine National Police National Headquarters held at Camp Crame, Quezon City on July 30. PMGEN Wilson Joseph Lopez personally conferred the Plaque of Merit and streamer to the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station as the Outstanding Police Community Affairs and Development (PCAD). A Plaque of Appreciation was also awarded to th

Building on its solid partnership with TESDA-Benguet, another Community-Based Training, this time on Hair Rebonding and Coloring Treatment, officially began on July 29 at the Social Services Building, catering to fifteen participants from vulnerable communities. Mayor Roderick Awingan eagerly welcomed TESDA Accredited Trainer Gwendolyn Seling to share her knowledge and expertise for the three-day training. The activity covers basic essential skills on hair treatment technique

Mayor Roderick Awingan inducted nearly 300 daycare parent officers across the child development centers in La Trinidad this morning, July 29, at the municipal gymnasium. Serving as strategic allies, the officers will volunteer alongside Child Development Workers (CDWs). “Our children deserve a better future,” declared the mayor in his message, underscoring the community’s invaluable role in guiding and protecting the next generation of leaders. He also recalled yesterday’s in

Mayor Roderick Awingan encouraged the various Children In Conflict with the Law (CICL) focal persons in the barangays to help in strengthening the program geared towards rehabilitating CICL and children at risk during their consultation meeting on July 28 at the Rose Hall of the Strawberry Valley Hotel and Restaurant. The meeting included the discussion of the Republic Act 9344 as amended or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act and the mayor's executive order no. 77-2026 whic