The Neighborhood Watch Program has officially launched in Barangays Tawang and Ambiong to bolster community safety. Facilitated by the LTMPS Police Community Affairs Desk and focal person Hilda Obar in partnership with the Office of the Municipal Mayor, the initiative formalizes collaboration between the LGU, police, and residents to ensure a swift, unified response to security concerns. ​By providing training and direct reporting channels, the program empowers citizens to sa

The La Trinidad MDRRMO, led by Yoshio Labi, recently conducted Mountain Search and Rescue (MSAR) training in Kapangan, highlighting the critical role of inter-LGU cooperation in effective disaster response. By equipping local responders with vital high-angle rescue and navigation skills, the initiative ensures a more unified and capable defense against the Cordilleras' rugged terrain. La Trinidad Mayor Roderick Awingan thanked Kapangan Mayor Harris Dizon for the partnership,

The Municipality of La Trinidad, led by Mayor Roderick C. Awingan, officially entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Benguet State University, strengthening collaboration in statistics, research, and community-based data initiatives. The partnership aims to enhance evidence-based decision-making, improve local data systems, and build the capacity of LGU personnel, barangays, and community stakeholders through trainings, research activities, and technical support. Thr

“We didn’t just want to give. We wanted to help the people and the community.” Amie Teehankee and son Hiroshi Ivan Teehankee gave these words of affirmation in today’s inaugural opening of a 75 meter access road in barangay Ambiong that was constructed on a lot their family donated. The road, spanning 280 sq. meters of the family’s property, has vastly improved a passage for the residents especially for those who wished to visit the barangay’s public cemetery. So deeply touc

La Trinidad Mayor Roderick C. Awingan recently met with Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas and provincial officials to seek additional support for a major infrastructure project focused on long-term flood mitigation in the municipality. The proposed initiative involves the construction of an expansive drainage system beginning at the Palmaville–Puguis junction, extending along Palmaville Road, and channeling toward Betag Creek. Designed as a strategic flood control measure, the

In a generous act of kindness, local farmers distributed free cabbage and radish to everyone passing by in front of the municipal hall. The farmers decided to share their harvest with the community to prevent their surplus produce from going to waste in views of the reduced prices of vegetables nowadays. The donation highlights the strong spirit of cooperation and generosity among farmers in La Trinidad. This simple yet meaningful gesture was warmly received, with many expres

In a meaningful display of community partnership and shared responsibility, the Benguet Vegetable Truck Drivers’ Association, Inc. formally donated one hundred (100) pieces of stick brooms to the Municipal Government of La Trinidad in support of ongoing environmental sanitation and public cleanliness efforts. Representing the association during the turnover were Mr. Hilarion Ganados, President, and Mr. Rodrigo Lawan, Secretary/Treasurer, whose contribution reflects the organi

The Bachelor of Public Administration interns of Benguet State University College of Public Administration and Governance formally presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the La Trinidad Local Government Unit in recognition of its invaluable partnership in the successful implementation of their internship program. Representing Mayor Roderick C. Awingan during the courtesy visit, Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco G. Bawang Jr. received the recognition on behalf of the Mu

Mayor Roderick C. Awingan recently welcomed delegates from the Benguet Special Education (SPED) Center and Benguet National High School following their successful participation in the 2026 National Festival of Talents (NFOT) in Roxas City, Capiz. The Benguet delegation showcased exceptional skill and dedication, standing out in two major national categories: • Technolympics (Office Table qConstruction): Grade 11 Industrial Arts – Carpentry students Vinz Rei A. Luncio and Adri

Kicking off the pre-implementation of the JobStart Philippines, the La Trinidad Municipal Government, through the Public Employment Service Office (PESO), officially conducted the Employer’s Engagement Forum. The event served as a platform to orient local business leaders and representatives about the program, specifically on their roles and responsibilities as partner employers in providing technical training and internships, ensuring the youth’s seamless school-to-work tran