Mayor Roderick C. Awingan, together with Councilor Richard Wacnisen, recently met with Philippine Army Reserve leaders LTC Geoffrey Codiamat and COL Emmanuel L. Diasen Jr. to further strengthen the partnership between the Municipal Government of La Trinidad and the Philippine Army Reserve. The meeting focused on enhancing local disaster response, emergency preparedness, and community security through closer coordination and active civil-military cooperation. This partnership

Determined to mainstream Gender and Development (GAD) in the LGU of the valley, the technical working group of LT’s GAD Focal Point System held today a training on gender sensitive policy formulation and the use of Social Behavioral Change Communication (SBCC) instead of the normal IEC. Lawyer Delmar Carino, executive assistant, gave a demonstration on how to use TED Talks in GAD advocacy. Carino gave his talk without his rubber shoes to keep the participants curious as he s

The Stories of the Valley Film Festival is hosting a special screening of the award-winning film "Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong" on May 8, 2026, at 2:30 PM. The event takes place at the Km. 5 Economic Enterprise Area (Public Market Parking Grounds) in La Trinidad, Benguet, which is the site of the Strawberry Festival Trade Fair. 𝙎𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙨: Film: Ang Daan Patungong Kalimugtong (The Road to Kalimugtong), directed by Mes de Guzman. Plot: The film follows

La Trinidad, Benguet and Rosales, Pangasinan have officially sealed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), marking the beginning of a partnership grounded in shared agricultural strength and community cooperation. This collaboration opens doors for a government to government trade program, linking Benguet’s highland farmers with Pangasinan’s lowland producers. Under this initiative, fresh mountain-grown crops from La Trinidad can be brought to Rosales’ Farmers’ Market, while local

This morning, La Trinidad Mayor Hon. Roderick C. Awingan and LTMPS Police Chief PLTCOL Zacarias Caloy P. Dausen paid a courtesy visit to PNP PROCOR Regional Director PBGEN Ericson Dilag and PCOL Stephen Budong to reinforce the strategic partnership between the Local Government Unit and the Philippine National Police. The meeting centered on strengthening coordination in community-centered programs and enhancing joint efforts to uphold the safety and welfare of La Trinidad res

Members of Team Waya Creatives Dance Group visited the Mayor’s Office today following their performance at the Philippine Superstar Open Dance Festival in Manila. During the visit, Mayor Roderick Awingan congratulated the team for their dedication, emphasizing that their participation in national events brings pride to the local community and inspires fellow youth to pursue excellence in the performing arts. He also expressed strong support for the group, highlighting the imp

To bridge the gap between agriculture and administration, the Farmers of the Future and Development (FOFAD) officers of the day from the barangay Betag visited at the mayor’s office. The initiative focused on participatory governance offering local farmers first-hand exposure to local government functions and the complexities of municipal decision-making. Mayor Awingan expressed his full support for the program, highlighting that giving farmers a direct look at the administra

A Memorandum of Agreement was formally signed at the Mayor’s Office between Benguet State University and the Local Government Unit of La Trinidad, marking a strengthened partnership in research and community development. The agreement was represented by BSU President Kenneth A. Laruan and Municipal Mayor Roderick C. Awingan. The MOA highlights a collaborative effort between BSU’s College of Public Administration and Governance and the municipality, focusing on advancing progr

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) OIC Regional Director, Engr. Enrique H. Gascon, Jr, met with Mayor Roderick Awingan this morning to discuss strengthened collaboration on disaster preparedness and response. Both parties agreed on the pre-positioning of Food and Non-Food Items (FNFIs) to ensure immediate availability and faster distribution during emergencies. Officials from both the DSWD and the local government emphasized that th

La Trinidad joins the observance of Ease of Doing Business Month with the theme “Achieving Results through Transparency and Accountability: Towards a More Productive Bagong Pilipinas.” We reaffirm our commitment to streamlining processes, reducing red tape, and ensuring transparent, accountable, and efficient delivery of public services for our constituents. Together, let us foster a more responsive, productive, and citizen-centered community. #LimitlessLaTrinidad #ARTA ng #B