A total of 1,032 registered senior citizens of the municipality received cash gifts from the local government of La Trinidad on June 18 and 19 at the municipal gymnasium. According to data, 901 septuagenarians (aged 70-79) received ₱5,000, while 125 octogenarians (80-89 years old) claimed ₱10,000, and 6 nonagenarians (90-99 years old) were awarded with ₱15,000. Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang Jr., representing Mayor Roderick Awingan, spearheaded the ceremonial awa

The exemplary practices and innovations of the Local Government Unit of La Trinidad on cooperative development programs were highlighted during the National Conference for Governance, which took place from June 9 to 11, 2026, in Malay, Aklan. Three LGUs-Co-op Gawad Parangal awardees were invited to share their insights, including La Trinidad, Dinagat Islands, and Pasig City. LT Co-op Officer Orlando Pacya, during his presentation, narrated that the robust collaboration and s

In the strong push for Responsible Pet Ownership in the valley, personnel from the LGU inspected the town’s nearly completed animal facility in barangay Alno this morning, June 18. Municipal Agriculturist Nida Organo, Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang Jr., representatives from the Engineering Office and the Agriculture Office, and DA-CAR staff, veterinarian Dr. Henry Gwyn Jonathan Salasa examined the dog shelter and discussed the immediate processing of DA-compliant

Officials, employees, student interns, and clients of the local government unit of La Trinidad participated in the second quarter Nationwide Earthquake Drill, this morning, June 18. Mayor Roderick Awingan supervised the emergency drill to guarantee maximum safety across all operations. Safety officers performed headcounts and ensured lifesaving protocols are executed correctly, while coordinating with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO). Aimed

Mayor Roderick C. Awingan, through an Executive Order, mandated the creation of an inter-agency technical working group that would study the establishment of a cutflower center at the Benguet Agri-pinoy Trading Center (BAPTC). Executive Order 083, series of 2026, mandated the creation of the "inter-municipal technical working group for the cutflower trading bay feasibility study." The mayor, through the EO signed on June 17, said that despite the massive volume of cutflowers

To assist them in their employment journey, thirty-three newly appointed municipal employees of La Trinidad and Atok undergo onboarding sessions on June 17 and 18 at Jack's Center in Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet. Of the 33, two employees come from the municipal local government unit of Atok who joined the activity, which aims to orient incoming regular employees of the policies of working as a civil servant. Mayor Roderick C. Awingan welcomed the employees and reminded them t

Residents of Barangay Tawang, will soon have a better access for travel once the LGU starts this year the construction of a 128 meter farm to market road connecting Purok 4 in Banig to Barangay Lubas. The road area forms part of the private property of the Walsi-en family and thanks to Tawang Punong Barangay Julius Tiyap for coordinating the efforts to have the property be donated for public use. Isabel Walsi-en said her family agreed to donate the lot to help her neighbors a

Researchers from the University of Twente, Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) in the Netherlands coordinated with the municipality of La Trinidad, Benguet led by Mayor Roderick C. Awingan to conduct their study on “Public engagement and communication of geothermal energy”. The team, who met with the mayor today, is composed of researchers led by Sandra Samantela (4th from l) for her PhD thesis and Adviser Heather Handley (middle), accompanied by re

The 76th celebration of the Foundation Day of La Trinidad, Benguet gathered the town’s vibrant community from the young to the old as a testament to this year’s theme: “Limitless La Trinidad: Rooted by Heritage, Boundless in Vision.” Mayor Roderick C. Awingan thanked previous officials stating that the municipality is now enjoying the results of the sacrifices made by previous officials and elders of the community, in making La Trinidad what it is today. “Looking forward, th

In a star-studded 76th La Trinidad Founding Anniversary, Benguet’s capital town officially conferred Former Mayor Artemio Galwan and Benguet State University (BSU) Football Club with the prestigious Golden Kayabang Award at the municipal gymnasium earlier today, June 16. Galwan served as Municipal Mayor from 2007 to 2010 and was recognized for his philanthropic efforts through the donation of lands that have supported vital community structures including the Buyagan Public Ce