Earlier today, April 13, the local government, through its Sangguniang Bayan, awarded a resolution commending the Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Office (MENRO) under the leadership of Arthur Pedro, for La Trinidad’s award as an Outstanding LGU in CAR on Solid Waste Management. The Environmental Management Bureau-Central Office recognized the town for its Best Practices of the Bantay Basura Program during the 25th Anniversary Celebration of RA 9003 or the Ecologic

The Benguet Little League Softball team visited the La Trinidad Municipal Hall today, April 13, to extend their appreciation for the support as they represent the province in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, during the Little League Nationals on April 17-25, 2026. Head Coach Delilah Velasco led the two teams composed of athletes aged 13 to 16 years old. Mayor Roderick Awingan lauded the team for their dedication and excellence, wishing them success and encouraging them to play fairl

Twenty-four newly appointed and promoted employees of the municipal government of La Trinidad took their oath of office today, April 13, before Mayor Roderick Awingan, Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan, and the Sangguniang Bayan members. The appointees are the first to fill the vacancies opened last September 2025. First Level Positions Alfonso B. Bestre - Administrative Aide III (Laborer II) Hudson O. Paulion - Administrative Aide III (Laborer II) Benny L. Del Rosario - Administrati

In a somber tribute to the heroes of World War II, the municipality of La Trinidad paid its respects today, April 9 during the 84th Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) and Philippine Veterans’ Week. Mayor Roderick Awingan alongside, LT Chief of Police Zacarias Caloy Dausen, and the members of the Sangguniang Bayan, spearheaded the commemoration. Floral wreaths were placed at the Jose Rizal and veterans shrine as a profound symbol of honor. Concluding the formal program, the La

Mayor Roderick Awingan officially swore in the 14 newly elected officers of the Highlanders Taxi and Tourist Transport Service Cooperative (HTTTSC) today, April 8. This marks a new chapter for the cooperative as they continue to provide vital transport and tourism services to the community. Mayor Awingan administered the oath of office to the following: Paul Baguitay Jr. - Board of Directors (BOD) Chairperson Jefrey Vibar - BOD Vice Chairperson Olga Bugnay - BOD Member Renier

In response to the surging fuel prices, Mayor Roderick Awingan met with the Department of Transportation-CAR (DOTr-CAR) Regional Director Glenn Dumlao earlier today, April 8, to address the crisis’s impact on the local transport sector. The dialogue centered on DOTr-CAR’s implementation of a “Special Fare Rate” for La Trinidad, as an immediate measure while long-term solutions are being developed. To officially formalize the adjustment and in support of the initiative, the lo

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Baguio-Benguet Chapter concluded its Free Legal Aid Services last March 31, as part of the Strawberry Festival celebration. The event catered to residents and visitors from neighboring municipalities, with a total of 76 lawyers and volunteers providing free consultations and notarization of simple documents. Municipal Councilor and lawyer Bartolome Baldas Jr., together with Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang Jr. and Executi

The municipal halls of the “Strawberry Fields of the Philippines” turned into a makeshift bakery last March 29, as employees and volunteers packed and distributed 11,000 slices of Valley Bread’s original recipe for the Strawberry Cake Fest. Sourced directly from producers in the world-famous farm in barangay Betag and Longlong, Puguis, a total of 325kg of strawberry jam and 170kg of fresh strawberries were required to accomplish the monumental task. Chief Operating Officer of

As part of their research and benchmarking, the local government of La Trinidad received a delegation from the Department of Agriculture-SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) last March 25. Providing a closer look into the operations of the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post (LTVTP), Market Supervisor Janice Alleg discussed the facility’s history, market flow, and vegetable outflow. With Benguet’s produce travelling as far as Palawan and Mindanao, the LTVTP caters to a total of 145 to 16

As a way of giving back to the community, Mindanaoan country singer Romeo Ogong and his team officially turned over the proceeds from his recently concluded “Concert-for-a-Cause” on March 22 to the municipal government of La Trinidad. The event raised a total of ₱245,800, after deducting ₱84,300 in operational expenses, leaving a net amount of ₱161,500 available to support 19 selected LGU employees and their immediate families facing medical crises. With the La Trinidad Munic