Newlyweds Johnmark Caldona, 26, and Ashley Caldona, 22, from Cagayan, are enjoying their red-carpet treatment as La Trinidad, Benguet’s selected Lucky September VIPs. The couple had the chance to explore some of the municipality’s popular tourist attractions and enjoy memorable experiences during their stay. They visited the Benguet State University Strawberry Farm in Barangay Betag, Living Gifts Nursery in Alno, and the Benguet Museum at the Provincial Capitol on September 2

With the aim of beautifying the municipality, Mayor Roderick Awingan led department heads together with barangay officials of barangays Ambiong, Lubas, and Tawang to a four-kilometer walk through at the Ambiong-Lubas-Tawang Road to identify possible improvements along the road on Sept. 22. Starting from Barangay Ambiong headed by Barangay Captain Frederick Tao-ing Jr. and his officials, the team together with Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer designate Arthu

Newlyweds John Mark Caldona and Ashely Caldona from Cagayan Valley are the lucky guests who will enjoy an all-expenses-paid trip to the Strawberry Capital’s most iconic destinations. Mayor Roderick Awingan warmly welcomed the couple after they were spotted at the Strawberry Farm, presenting them with special tokens to kick off their stay. The September VIPs program is among the highlights of the Tourism Month Celebration, designed to promote local tourism and showcase the tow

Municipal employees led by Mayor Roderick Awingan together with agencies and volunteer groups planted 100 pine seedlings at the Puguis Communal Forest on Sept. 18 to celebrate the 126th Civil Service Commission anniversary. The 100 seedlings were planted to replace seedlings that did not survive during the previous planting activities in the forest. This year’s CSC celebration is with the theme: “Bawat kawani, lingkod bayani: puso, dangal, at galing para sa bayan.” #LTBinnada

Police Chief Zacarias Caloy Dausen formally introduced eight recently appointed Police Commissioned Officers (PCOs) to the local government during the flag-raising ceremony yesterday, September 21. Mayor Roderick Awingan, Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan and the Sangguniang Bayan members welcomed the following: • PMAJ Mark Botangen - Deputy Chief of Police • PCPT Fernando Pesase Jr. - Operation Officer • PCPT Rose Golocan - Chief Community Affairs and Development (CAD) • PCPT Davy A

The public is being warned of smuggled broccoli currently sold at the local markets of La Trinidad and nearby Baguio City. According to the Cordillera Broccoli Traders and Farmers Association, the illegally imported broccoli has uniform sizes, neatly cut bottom (flower cut), and no stems— features that distinguish it from the locally grown broccoli. The group stated that because the smuggled broccoli did not go through proper screening, it may be treated with preservatives or

Following the discussion of the Cordillera Broccoli Traders and Farmers Association and League of Associations at the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post (LTVTP) with the municipal government led by Mayor Roderick Awingan regarding the reports of illegally imported broccoli entering local markets this morning, the farmers groups then met with the Department of Agriculture-Cordillera led by Atty. Jennilyn Dawayan, regional executive director for further discussions on the appro

Newly crowned World Boxing Council (WBC) Australasia Minimumweight Gold titleholder Renden “Take Over” Oppas paid a visit to the local government unit today, September 21. The 25-year-old defeated Thai national Jirakrit Jarurattanachai by technical knockout on August 29 in Victoria, Australia. Oppas also presented the silver belt he won after triumphing over Vietnamese-Australian Kha Lu last April 11 in Melbourne, Australia. Municipal Administrator Atty. Franco Bawang Jr. con

The Cordillera Broccoli Traders and Farmers Association led by its president Brenda Shagol, met with municipal officials led by Mayor Roderick Awingan and Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan this morning to discuss concerns regarding smuggled broccoli entering the local markets, which competes with the locally produced broccoli. Shagol asked assistance from the municipal government to urgently act against the illegally imported broccoli that not only affects local farmers and traders e

Tristan found a new friend over a chessboard. Across the gym, Irah, Miles and Janelle were taking turns at Snakes and Ladders, hoping to meet other children and spend less time on their gadgets. They were among around 1,500 children from La Trinidad’s 16 barangays who gathered at the Municipal Gymnasium on Sept. 19 for a children’s fair organized by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO). The activity brought children together through games, sports and ar