With its birth in 1981 and its official municipal legislation signed in 2011, La Trinidad's annual Strawberry Festival not only celebrates its primary product but is also an ode to the farmers behind it. Today, we officially reveal the 2026 Strawberry Festival calendar of activities, carrying the theme, "Limitless La Trinidad: Heart, Harvest, Harmony"! Buckle up for another round of festivities as we bring to you the best of the Strawberry Capital's produce, performance, and

In a move to elevate La Trinidad’s Arabica beans, the municipality formally renewed its agreement with sister town, Minamimaki, Japan, during the opening program of the 9th Coffee Festival last February 18. “Our sisterhood pact with Minamimaki serves as a profound appreciation to our coffee, a meaningful industry that involves everyone in the supply chain,” declared Mayor Roderick Awingan during his message. Furthermore, Mayor Yoshito Arisaka congratulated the municipality on

To wrap up the week-long festivities of the 9th La Trinidad Coffee Festival, the participants and winners were recognized last February 20 at the municipal grounds. “While we acknowledge the struggles and challenges of being a coffee farmer, we must continue to amplify programs so that more youths are encouraged to continue the La Trinidad legacy,” shared Benguet Board Member and former Mayor Romeo Salda. Winners and participants received cash prizes and plaques. The best thr

𝟯𝟲 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗘 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗟𝗚𝗨 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗧 𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗦 To address the rising tide of suicide and mental health in the municipality, the local government has partnered with public and private educational institutions through a ceremonial signing of commitment at the Lednicky Hall last February 19. For a more structured framework for partnership, Dr. Anthonette Agpas presented Municipal Ordinance No. 12-2023, which institutionali

Municipal Mayor Roderick C. Awingan participated in the Workshop on Balili Rehabilitation and Monitoring, where stakeholders and partner agencies gathered to strengthen collaborative strategies for the protection and recovery of the Balili River. During the activity, the Mayor underscored the importance of unity and shared responsibility in addressing environmental concerns that affect multiple communities. “No single town can save a river on its own. This unified front marks

La Trinidad’s premium Arabica beans took center stage during this year’s opening program of the 9th Coffee Festival with the theme, “Seng-ew ni Kape, Ulnos ni Umidi (Brewing Unity Through Coffee)” at the municipal grounds last February 18. Mayor Roderick Awingan, alongside Mayor Yoshito Arisaka of Minamimaki, Japan, and leaders of the provincial government and partner agencies, led the ceremonial ribbon-cutting to kick off the celebration. To set the tone, Vice Mayor Guiller

The capital town of Benguet is among the leading LGUs in the Anti-Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) Audit for the CY 2025, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government-CAR (DILG-CAR). Having received the status, ‘High Functional’, the assessment focused on the effectiveness of the council, its operations, progressive programs, particularly for recovering persons, and monitoring systems. This recognizes the efforts and initiatives of the La Trinidad community in en

The 9th La Trinidad Coffee Festival has officially begun. Watch this morning’s highlights of the opening program. Stay tuned for more stories! #LaTrinidadCoffeeFestival #LimitlessLaTrinidad Video Editor: 𝘙𝘙. 𝘉𝘢𝘣𝘴𝘢-𝘢𝘺 Original Post: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CN4Vb5WgM/

John Glenn Libag, from barangay Tawang has wowed the judges for his Kiniing-inspired wine as he topped the Processing Category during the Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Regional Start-Up Competition held last February 13, 2026 in Baguio City. As the owner and founder of Bo-oy Food Products, Libag has turned the mixture of strawberries, cabbages, carrots, beetroot, lemon, and lemon grass into the Premier Kiniing-Inspired (Smoked) Highlander’s Wine - Lumawig Edition. Libag, alo

The municipality of La Trinidad is set to celebrate its Arabica beans during the 9th Coffee Festival with the theme, “Seng-ew ni Kape, Ulnos ni Umidi (Brewing Unity Through Coffee),” this coming February 16 to 20. With several activities in place, including four new events, the public can expect a grander festival that honors our coffee partners and stakeholders, according to Municipal Agriculturist Nida Organo. To highlight both our producers and consumers, the local governm