Former Pidigan, Abra Mayor and HIV-AIDS prevention advocate Bro. Disraeli Pucuno officially turned over boxes of Bibles to Mayor Roderick Awingan, Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang Jr. and Legal Officer Atty. Victor Singa Jr. recently. This donation bridges Pucuno’s dedication to public health advocacy with a mission for spiritual empowerment, providing the municipality with resources intended for moral and emotional guidance. Mayor Awingan accepted the gift with gr

The municipality of La Trinidad garnered a total of ten distinctions during the 2025 Benguet Governance Awards held earlier today, December 19, 2025, at the Benguet Sports Complex. The awards are as follows: I. Barangay Level Best Performing Council for the Protection of Children- Barangay Betag under the leadership of Monaliza D. Comila Best Performing Anti-Drug Abuse Council- Barangay Alapang under the leadership of Paul M. Bacuso Best Performing Peace and Order Council- Ba

For the past weeks of December, the offices of the municipal government of La Trinidad conducted gift-giving activities in all barangays in the valley as part of the Yuletide Celebration. Employees and officials personally contributed to the purchase of food packages and hygiene kits for selected children with disabilities. Below is the list of offices assigned to each barangay: Accounting Office- Alapang Social Services and Welfare Development Office- Poblacion Office of the

Watch Mayor Roderick Awingan’s State of the Municipality Address for the first 180 days in office during this week’s flag-raising ceremony. Mayor Awingan cited three major commitments. They are: To strategically review the current footing of the municipality relative to its institutional, financial, economic and public services standing en route to addressing the gaps by providing urgent, medium and long-term solutions. To determine the extent of the participation of all st

The Municipality of La Trinidad led by Mayor Roderick C. Awingan recently welcomed Ms. Audrey Pahayahay, the sole delegate from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), for a courtesy visit following her selection for the prestigious Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP). During the meeting, Mayor Awingan lauded Pahayahay for her achievement, noting that her role as an international ambassador brings immense pride to La Trinidad and serves as a testament to t

The Municipality of La Trinidad, Benguet, celebrated a significant milestone for its resident families during the "Pugay Tagumpay" ceremony, which honored the successful completion journey of beneficiaries under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Held at the Dap-ayan Function Hall in Pico, La Trinidad, the event served as a ceremonial graduation for the families who have successfully attained a self-sufficient status, allowing them to exit from the conditional cas

In a firm commitment to public safety and the goal of a "Fireworks Casualty-Free" celebration, the Municipality of La Trinidad had previously issued Executive Order No. 122-2025. This order mandates the total prohibition of firecrackers and the strict regulation of pyrotechnic displays throughout the municipality, in direct accordance with Municipal Ordinance No. 17-2014. The directive aims to protect life, health, and property by minimizing fire risks, noise disturbances, an

La Trinidad launches Project NAMNAMA through art and creativity. In an effort to better recognize the key populations in the community, the La Trinidad LGU in partnership with DOH-CAR Project NAMNAMA holds the first ever Drag Show in the valley. The activity showcased talent, creativity, and advocacy. The spectacular performances highlighted issues on sexual health, mental health, and gender, showing that the art of Drag is not only for show but also for communicating change

Mayor Roderick Awingan was glad to host Timothy Chaney Barron, former mayor of Loganville, Georgia (USA), who paid a courtesy visit this morning. A partnership with the former official was forged as Barron committed to supporting the LGU by sharing his years of experience in governance. He also volunteered to monitor how the LGU’s personnel perform their task in delivering public service and mentor the employees on the best practices of local governance observed globally. May

The municipality of La Trinidad recently concluded the 1st La Trinidad Women Entrepreneurs’ Summit held on December 16, 2025 at the Municipal Gym. The initiative sought to empower women entrepreneurs by sharing best practices from accomplished figures in the field, such as weaver Rosalina Salifad and restaurant owner Deborah Molitas. The local government unit also conducted a training needs assessment among the participants. This activity will assist the LGU in its planning a