In yesterday’s flag-raising ceremony, March 9, the municipality of La Trinidad formalized the donation of a 179 square meter lot intended for a new access road. Victoria Tumbaga signed the Deed of Donation on behalf of her father and property owner Rufino Tumbaga. The donated parcel serves as an essential step in improving local infrastructure. Once dialogues with adjacent lot owners are finalized, the road will eventually be connected to sitio Boted in barangay Tawang. Victo

Newly-elected officers of the La Trinidad 2002 Public Market took their oath during this morning’s flag-raising ceremony, March 9, 2026. Mayor Roderick Awingan immediately met with the new administration, who will be assisting in the management of the market and serving until 2029. The officers are as follows: • President- Jessie Noel Sabado • Vice President- Corazon Fianza • Secretary- Winston Felipe • Treasurer- Jonalyn Cabebe • Auditor- Andrea Solano • Public Information O

A record-breaking total of 1,700 runners joined this year’s Duting Tan Dukto Fun Run (Strawberry and Sweet Potato) around the valley this morning, March 7. Mayor Roderick Awingan, Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan, Councilors Horacio Ramos Jr., Tyrone Diaz, Jayson Dangwa and Bartolome Baldas Jr. awarded the 47 top runners of each category. They are as follows: 2KM Category Kids (14 years old and below) Male 🥇Ydan Tangib (14 yrs old) 🥈Joe Vincent Laqui (12 yrs old) 🥉Daryl Eslay (13

With 12 bands competing for the spotlight, Harmonia from Wangal and Hajimi of Lubas emerged victorious during the Acoustic Band Competition held last night, March 7, at the Municipal Tourism Building facade. Committee Chairperson Councilor Jayson Dangwa, Engr. Vicente Perez and Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang Jr. awarded the winners of the two categories: Amateur and Performing. Judges Paul Cuyopan, Loribel Martin, and March Fianza scored the bands according to Ov

A showdown of technique and talent took place earlier today, March 6, as the La Trinidad National High School dominated the Arts and Crafts Contest, while the La Trinidad Nazarene Learners Center topped the Mural Painting Competition as part of the 2026 Strawberry Festival. 16-year-olds Hannah Mhae Osed and Arcie Lawangen garnered a total score of 91% with their mixed-media diorama of the valley, which includes a doll dressed in accents of the Benguet inabel. As for the mural

The “Strawberry Capital of the Philippines” officially bloomed today, March 4, as the local government unit of La Trinidad launched this year’s Strawberry Festival with the theme, “Limitless La Trinidad: Heart, Harvest, Harmony. The celebration commenced with an Ecumenical Service at the municipal gym, then the Ribbon Cutting and Opening of the Strawberry Lane at the municipal park. This year’s lane features 35 stalls showcasing the town’s pride of diverse strawberry products

The municipal government of La Trinidad received its plaque of recognition from DepEd-CAR for hosting Tabuk City’s delegation during the Cordillera Administrative Region Athletic Association (CARAA) Meet. The award features the town’s collective commitment, invaluable support, and exceptional hospitality provided to participants from February 22 to 27, at the Benguet Sports Complex in Wangal, La Trinidad. “We are grateful for the opportunity to accommodate the delegation of T

In a case conference earlier today, February 27, the local government of La Trinidad and five telecommunication companies agreed to partner on the clearing of dangling and unused wires in the valley. Representatives from Smart, Globe, Converge, Mountain View, and Sky Cable came to a consensus that operations will begin on March 13, starting from the Bell Church area. With MENRO-Designate, Arthur Pedro as the focal person, La Trinidad awaits its completion within the next few

As part of the Municipality’s continuing environmental protection and public cleanliness efforts, a clean-up drive was conducted on February 28 along Halsema Highway — from Bell Church to DOST Km. 6 — clearing gutters and canals of accumulated soil and litter. While we anticipate increased visitor activity in the coming weeks, this initiative is part of our regular Valley Housekeeping program to ensure that La Trinidad remains clean, orderly, and welcoming at all times. Led b

With only three days until the grand opening, the capital town of Benguet is in deep preparation for the 2026 Strawberry Festival. Rooted in the theme, “Limitless La Trinidad: Heart, Harvest, Harmony,” this year’s festivities feature 20 LGU-managed events and over 60 community-initiated activities spanning March through April. As the new administration’s first festival, Mayor Roderick Awingan emphasized that the heart of the event is its people, “We have made the extra effort