As a strategy to enhance public health and safe food handling, the municipality of La Trinidad has been selected as the pilot town for implementing the DOST Food Safety Grading System. The Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI) developed the program to provide standardized tools for sanitation inspectors, such as the Food Inspection Checklist (FIC), the Code of Standards (COS), and the Operations Manual. These work together to award food service establishments with visi

The municipal government of La Trinidad recognized another batch of constituents for their efforts in various fields toward community development, during the regular awarding ceremonies earlier today, June 8. Mayor Roderick Awingan, Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan and the Sangguniang Bayan members formally presented the official resolutions to the following individuals: Paul Kenneth Inocencio (Resolution No. 218-2026): Honored for his success in the field of music and international

Mayor Roderick Awingan met with representatives from the Department of Tourism (DOT) and World Vision to discuss potential partnership projects aimed at enhancing tourism, promoting local products, and creating sustainable economic opportunities for the municipality. The meeting was led by DOT-CAR Regional Director Jovita Ganongan, together with representatives from the DOT National Office and World Vision. Discussions focused on tourism promotion, product development, and co

Moving forward with efforts to enhance local logistics and emergency response, Mayor Roderick Awingan, alongside MDRRMO Yoshio Labi, met with Benguet State University (BSU) President Dr. Kenneth Laruan. The meeting served to follow up on the status of a vital municipal request for the establishment of a joint-use warehouse facility. Designed to serve the shared operational needs of both the local government unit (LGU) and the university, the proposed infrastructure aims to st

Mayor Roderick Awingan, alongside MDRRMO Yoshio Labi, met with Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas this afternoon to address the municipality’s growing solid waste management concerns. In a favorable response, Governor Diclas committed to looking into provincial resources to assist in hauling the town’s waste to Urdaneta City. Additionally, the Governor pledged to consider granting funds for the purchase of a new garbage truck to boost the municipality's collection capacity. ​May

Mayor Roderick Awingan and Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO) Arthur Pedro met this morning with DENR-CAR officials, led by Regional Executive Director Engr. Paquito Moreno and Assistant RD Engr. Benjamin Ventura. The meeting focused on aligning local and regional efforts to protect and manage La Trinidad’s communal forests. ​The discussion ended with a strong mutual commitment to jointly oversee and safeguard the municipality's forest resources. By w

Mayor Roderick Awingan spearheaded a dialogue with residents of Sitio Jappa, Barangay Shilan, on Wednesday morning to address concerns regarding the continuous passage of heavy trucks and their impact on the area's road network. The meeting was attended by barangay officials, residents, municipal personnel, and representatives of a construction firm operating within the area. During the discussion, residents raised concerns over the deteriorating condition of the road, citing

GRANTING EXEMPTION FOR OUT-OF-LINE SERVICE AND TEMPORARY ROUTE EXTENSION UP TO TILI, SHILAN TO CERTAIN PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLE UNITS, AND RECOGNIZING THE SPECIAL PERMITS ISSUED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION-CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (DOTr-CAR), TO ADDRESS THE INSUFFICIENCY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ALONG THE SHILAN-BAGUIO CITY ROUTE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET The Department of Transportation - Cordillera Administrative Region (DOTr- CAR) h

Representatives from the Department of Social Welfare and Development – Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD-CAR) paid a courtesy visit to the Municipality of La Trinidad to discuss potential areas of collaboration and strengthen partnerships in the delivery of social welfare services. The meeting was attended by Mayor Roderick Awingan, Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan, Executive Assistant Atty. Delmar O. Cariño, and Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officer (MSWDO) Melanie

The Municipality of La Trinidad, through the continuous partnership of the Local Government Unit and the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station, remains committed to protecting the welfare of our youth and maintaining peace and order in the community. From January to May 2026, intensified enforcement of Municipal Ordinance No. 6-2013 resulted in the apprehension of 88 minors for curfew violations and corresponding actions against establishments found violating local regulations