The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has expressed interest in upscaling the valley’s famous strawberry farm by constructing a state-of-the-art agri-tourism information center. Mark Lapid, TIEZA’s chief operating officer, said the facility will boost local tourism, noting that the farm has become a top favorite destination in the north. Lapid mentioned TIEZA’s commitment to the project when he visited the La Trinidad municipal gym here this morning

Today’s National Heroes Day celebration in the valley took a potshot at corruption in government projects while hailing the frontliners who risk their lives to save others during calamities. As the ceremonial wreaths were laid, speakers of the day’s event challenged everyone to become heroes everyday, focusing their messages on dedicated public service, perseverance, and unity among local officials, citizens, and stakeholders. Mayor Roderick Awingan underscored "binnadang" (t

Mayor Roderick C. Awingan, together with La Trinidad MPS OIC PMAJ Mark O. Botangen and Jerwell Alunes of the MDRRMO, conducted monitoring of landslide- and flood-prone areas in Balili, Betag, Alno, Tawang, Lubas, and Ambiong amid the continuing effects of the Habagat. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, monitor official advisories, avoid hazard-prone areas, and follow evacuation instructions when necessary. Stay safe and alert, La Trinidad. Author: DAM Original Post:...

Our 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑳𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 brought together health, learning, fun, and meaningful conversations at the La Trinidad Municipal Gymnasium. Through our 𝑳𝒖𝒏𝒈 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝑾𝒂𝒍𝒌-𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉, participants explored our lung-inspired setup and visited different stations offering valuable 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒕𝒉 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝒔𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔. 🩺📚 As part of the celebr

The Sangguniang Bayan of Sabangan, Mountain Province led by Vice Mayor Fausto Ballakis (middle) together with councilors William Malamion (5th from left) and Antonio Pagedped (6th from l) made a courtesy call to the office of the mayor on August 28. On behalf of the mayor, Executive Assistant Delmar Cariño (3rd from left) welcomed the officials together with Betag Barangay Captain Monaliza Comila (leftmost), Indigenous Peoples Mandatory Representative Richard Wacnisen (2nd fr

Barangay Betag adds to the growing list of members of the municipal government unit-led Neighborhood Watch Group as volunteers from the barangay took oath this August 28 at the Multipurpose Building Km. 5 parking lot. Mayor Roderick Awingan administered the oath of the group as witnessed by Police Major Mark Botangen of the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station, who later gave an orientation about the partnership of the volunteer group with the police. Awingan said the La Trin

In support of the ongoing calamity response in the municipality, the local government transported emergency supplies from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-CAR to the affected families on August 27. The relief items included hygiene and sleeping kits, modular and family tents, shelter repair kits, tarpaulin, chainsaw, and galvanized iron (GI) sheets for immediate housing restoration. Mayor Roderick Awingan, Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (MDRRM) Officer Yosh

Members of the Christians For Nation Building (C4NB) Baguio & Benguet Chapter led by Chapter Head Vio Muncada made a courtesy call to Mayor Roderick Awingan on August 27 discussing possible partnerships with the municipal government towards programs geared on prayer partnership, volunteerism and expertise, community projects, among other collaborations with the faith-based organization. Also present during the meeting are C4NB Coordinator Jaysabel Calpo and personnel Flora M

The Municipal School Board, led by Mayor Roderick Awingan conducted its regular meeting on August 26 discussing various matters for the benefit of learners in the municipality. During the meeting, attended by representatives from the Department of Education, schools, religious and private sector, the board were given updates by representatives from the municipal engineering office on the ongoing rehabilitation efforts at the Lamtang Elementary School and Alno Kadoorie Eleme

In a visit to the Mayor’s Office today, August 27, the Department of Science and Technology-CAR (DOST-CAR) and Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO)-Benguet, formally turned over ₱2,142,000 in funding to the local government. Provided under the Smart and Sustainable Communities Program (SSCP), the grant will fund the purchase of a bioreactor and a multipurpose electric shredder for the municipal composting facility. Mayor Roderick Awingan along with Municipal Treasu