Aside from the personal visit, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. also directly purchased from farmers at the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post (LTVTP), earlier today, April 17. Paying with cash, the Office of the President bought a total of 6,000 kg with an estimated worth of around ₱200,000. The buses and trucks were loaded with various vegetables such as cabbage, Chinese cabbage (Wombok), sayote , radish, potatoes, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, beans, G

In alleviating the effect of soaring fuel costs, the capital town, La Trinidad joined forces with DSWD Social Welfare and Development (SWAD) Benguet’s Crisis Intervention Section to roll out cash assistance to tricycle drivers, yesterday morning, April 16 at the Lednicky Hall. A total of 44 members from the Tricycle Operators and Drivers Association (TODA) of barangays Beckel and Ambiong received ₱5,000 each. Seeking to provide immediate financial relief to those heavily affe

The spirit of binnadang and generosity continues to thrive in La Trinidad as Farm Choice Poultry Supply turned over 400 trays of eggs to the local government for PUV drivers yesterday, April 16. Owner Allezon Traqueña, alongside her staff personally delivered a truckload to the municipal hall where Mayor Roderick Awingan received the donation and conveyed the municipal government’s utmost appreciation for their genuine generosity toward the vulnerable sector. To maintain an o

Revving up its efforts to capacitate the grassroots, the municipal government of La Trinidad and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-Benguet Provincial Office teamed up on April 15, to formally recognize 48 individuals, who have completed the Community-Based Skills Training program. A diverse group consisting of Alternative Learning System (ALS) students, solo parents, and Out-of-School Youth (OSY), they have completed specialized courses in Nail

The municipal government of La Trinidad in close coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development-CAR ramped up its efforts to aid 1,300 PUV drivers through the distribution of Family Food Packs (FFPs) at the municipal gym from April 14 to 15, 2026. Ensuring a transparent and efficient process Mayor Roderick Awingan together with Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang Jr., Executive Assistant Atty. Delmar Cariño, and Legal Officer Atty. Victor Singa Jr.

With the intention to uplift the disadvantaged sectors, Mayor Roderick Awingan has directed the experimental implementation of exempting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and Senior Citizens from the number coding scheme as stated in Executive Order No. 65 s. 2026. The trial run’s goal is two-fold: 1) generate data as a basis for policy-making and 2) determine the possibility of amending local ordinances. Moreover, beneficiaries are required to submit a valid PWD or Senior Cit

As part of the implementation of the Universal Health Act, a PhilHealth Service Desk is situated at the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post Bagsakan Area today, April 15, bringing their services closer to the grassroots. Services offered include: Conduct of Information, Education, and Communication Campaign (IEC) on PhilHealth benefits, YAKAP package, and updated premium contribution schedule On-site registration of new members Updating of membership records Premium computatio

La Trinidad’s culminating activity of the Women’s Month Celebration ended with a bang with 37 ladies taking their oath as Woman Official For-A-Day (WOFAD) on April 14 at the municipal gymnasium. Both Mayor Roderick Awingan and Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan praised the group for their courage and strength to represent their barangays and organizations. After the opening program, the WOFAD proceeded to their offices and the different barangays, gaining a hands-on and interactive ex

La Trinidad youth will benefit from the JobStart Philippines (JSP) program through career coaching, life skills and technical trainings, and internships. The initiative was formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed on April 13, 2026 at Baguio City Hall. The partnership brings together the Local Government Unit (LGU) of La Trinidad with its the Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). “Supporting the professiona

Four groups of Senior High School students from Star Colleges, Inc. turned over copies of their research to the local government yesterday, April 13, an initiative that champions evidence-based policymaking and supports community development. During the visit, Mayor Roderick Awingan tested their knowledge by asking for the results and recommendations. The outputs covered an array of topics, including: Level of Digital Payment Adoption Among Microenterprises in Barangay Pico,