La Trinidad Tourism

05/06/2026

"Galvey did not have a wife (Doña Trinidad)"

Mr. James N. Paw of Pico, La Trinidad, author of The Cordillera Valley of La Trinidad, whose dedicated research and documentation have made a valuable contribution to the preservation and understanding of local history.

Through his work, he helped clarify the origins of the municipality’s name by revisiting long-standing narratives, including the popular account that La Trinidad was named by Spanish commander Guillermo Galvey in honor of a wife named Doña Trinidad (which was proven to be non-existent).

Drawing from historical records, his research suggested an alternative interpretation: that the valley was more likely named by Spanish Military Governor Manuel de Scheidnagel around 1874 and inspired by the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity.

His scholarship has enriched public appreciation of La Trinidad’s heritage and encouraged deeper inquiry into the community’s historical roots and identity.


(✍️V.Olsim / La Trinidad Tourism, Culture, and Arts)

“𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧”
(𝘐𝘯 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘢 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘥’𝘴 𝘍𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘸𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺’𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺, 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘦𝘥 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘧𝘵 𝘢 𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴.)

"Galvey did not have a wife (Doña Trinidad)"

Mr. James N. Paw of Pico, La Trinidad, author of The Cordillera Valley of La Trinidad, whose dedicated research and documentation have made a valuable contribution to the preservation and understanding of local history.

Through his work, he helped clarify the origins of the municipality’s name by revisiting long-standing narratives, including the popular account that La Trinidad was named by Spanish commander Guillermo Galvey in honor of a wife named Doña Trinidad (who was later proven to be non-existent).

Drawing from historical records, his research suggested an alternative interpretation: that the valley was more likely named by Spanish Military Governor Manuel de Scheidnagel around 1874 and inspired by the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity.

His scholarship has enriched public appreciation of La Trinidad’s heritage and encouraged deeper inquiry into the community’s historical roots and identity.


(✍️V.Olsim / La Trinidad Tourism, Culture, and Arts)

04/06/2026

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬

Mayor Roderick Awingan met with representatives from the Department of Tourism (DOT) and World Vision to discuss potential partnership projects aimed at enhancing tourism, promoting local products, and creating sustainable economic opportunities for the municipality.

The meeting was led by DOT-CAR Regional Director Jovita Ganongan, together with representatives from the DOT National Office and World Vision. Discussions focused on tourism promotion, product development, and community-based initiatives that will further position La Trinidad as a premier destination while generating benefits for local stakeholders.

Through collaboration and shared commitment, these partnerships pave the way for innovative programs that support tourism growth and inclusive development in La Trinidad, Benguet.

02/06/2026

Last day for nominations today kakailyan!

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐍 𝐊𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐁𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍

As part of the 76th La Trinidad Foundation Day, the Search for Golden Kayabang Awardees is now open!

Qualifications:
1. Nominees for the Golden Kayabang Awards are those who are;
a. Individuals and Organizations with recommendation/s from any person, group, or organization;
b. All those who were commended by the Sangguniang Bayan through a resolution for exemplary and remarkable recognition in any recognized field from June 17, 2025 of the previous year up to the present.
2. Must be bonafide resident of the Municipality of La Trinidad (Individuals), and must be locally based in the Municipality of La Trinidad (for Organizations).
3. Was never awarded or recognized by the Municipal Government for the past 5 years in the field.
4. Achievement/Accomplishment must be exemplary and have made a significant impact on the community.
5. Have received recognitions/awards from other awarding bodies/entities aside from the local Government of La Trinidad, Benguet. Very Important: Achievement/accomplishment MUST BE EXEMPLARY and have made a SIGNIFICANT IMPACT on the community.

Individuals Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/VKfxUD7uxvjbVsBZ9
Organizations Nomination Form: https://forms.gle/UFRP9ejqeLPdYocm7

Deadline: June 02, 2026, 11:59PM (late submissions will be disregarded)

26/05/2026

𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 & 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

A meaningful step forward for tourism stakeholders and sustainable mobility in La Trinidad.

The Municipal Government of La Trinidad and the Benguet Mountain Movers Transport Development Association Incorporated (BMMTDAI) and Highland Transport Services Cooperative (HTSC) formally entered into Memorandum of Agreement strengthening partnership in tourism transport services, visitor assistance, destination promotion, and eco-friendly mobility within the municipality.

Through this collaboration, the two Benguet Electric and Hybrid Taxis will help promote tourism circuits, festivals, and attractions while serving as frontliners and tourism ambassadors for visitors exploring La Trinidad.

The partnership reflects a growing vision where local stakeholders, transport groups, and the community move together in building a more visitor-friendly, innovative, and sustainable tourism industry.

The agreement was signed under the leadership of Mayor Roderick C. Awingan and Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan, and and BMMTDAI President Norbert B. Cayatoc, & HTSC representative Joel Tabingan.



📸✍️V. Olsim and

𝐀 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 & 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦-𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲

A meaningful step forward for tourism stakeholders and sustainable mobility in La Trinidad.

The Municipal Government of La Trinidad and the Benguet Mountain Movers Transport Development Association Incorporated (BMMTDAI) and Highland Transport Services Cooperative (HTSC) formally entered into Memorandum of Agreement strengthening partnership in tourism transport services, visitor assistance, destination promotion, and eco-friendly mobility within the municipality.

Through this collaboration, the two Benguet electric and hybrid taxi groups will help promote tourism circuits, festivals, and attractions while serving as frontliners and tourism ambassadors for visitors exploring La Trinidad.

The partnership reflects a growing vision where local stakeholders, transport groups, and the community move together in building a more visitor-friendly, innovative, and sustainable tourism industry.

The agreement was signed under the leadership of Mayor Roderick C. Awingan and Vice Mayor Guiller Galwan, and and BMMTDAI President Norbert B. Cayatoc, & HTSC representative Joel Tabingan.



📸✍️V. Olsim and

25/05/2026

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤, 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
(𝘈𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯’𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺, 𝘸𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘢 𝘛𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘥’𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦, 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘨𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘣𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴)

"The Golden Kayabang Awards"

Although previous administrations of the Municipality of La Trinidad had long recognized outstanding citizens through various citations and commendations, it was only in 2014, under the leadership of Mayor Edna C. Tabanda, that the town formally introduced the Golden Kayabang Awards and Special Awards to honor exemplary community builders and institutions.

The recognition program was institutionalized the following year through Municipal Ordinance No. 35, series of 2015, also known as the “La Trinidad Foundation Day Ordinance,” principally authored by then Councilor Roderick Awingan together with Vice Mayor Romeo K. Salda and Councilor Henry Kipas. Since then, the municipality has conferred around 32 Golden Kayabang Awards and nearing a hundred special awards and citations to individuals and organizations whose contributions shaped the town’s growth and identity.

The largest number of Golden Kayabang Awardees was recorded during its inaugural year in 2014 with fifteen honorees, while some years saw only a single recipient. The most recent Golden Kayabang Award was conferred in 2018 to Mr. James Paw of Pico, La Trinidad, author of the book Cordillera Valley of La Trinidad, which helped clarify the origin of the town’s name.

From 2019 to 2025, the municipality continued recognizing community leaders and builders through Special Kayabang Awards and citations. Though La Trinidad’s official municipal foundation is legally and traditionally anchored on Republic Act No. 531 (June 16, 1950), making it younger than neighboring Benguet towns founded under American civil governance in 1900, its cultural roots and settlement history remain far older and deeply enduring, and so is the spirit of the i-La Trinidad.

18/05/2026

Congratulations Barangay Betag La Trinidad on your first tourism week activity to promote your barangay as the host to the BSU Strawberry farm!

14/05/2026

The first batch of stakeholders at the Strawberry Farm received food packs today through the coordinated efforts of the Local Government Unit of La Trinidad, led by Mayor Roderick Awingan, in partnership with DSWD - CAR head Dir. Enrique H. Gascon Jr. This assistance forms part of the municipality’s continuing response to the economic challenges faced by tourism stakeholders.

Additional assistance will be rolled out in the coming days to farmers, tourism workers, and other sectors affected by the ongoing economic challenges, as part of the municipality’s continuing support for the local community.

13/05/2026

𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐝 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨

📍 Venue: Municipal Gymnasium
📅 Date: June 22-27, 2026
💡 Theme: Advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Join us as we celebrate the diverse voices that make La Trinidad thrive.

12/05/2026

𝐑𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲

From the fields of Brgy. Tawang to the Tourism Office, Seryl Payangdo, one cool farmer, took on the role of Tourism Officer of the Day through the Municipal Agriculture Office’s Farmer Officials for a Day (FOFAD) program.

The annual FOFAD initiative gives farmers the opportunity to experience firsthand the work of municipal employees and officials and better understand how local government serves the community.

For one day, Seryl traded his farming tools for tourism plans, proving that leadership thrives both in the fields and in public service.💕 👨‍🌾🥬🌸

04/05/2026

SPECIAL SCREENING with Talkback Session
May 08, 2026, 2:30pm
Km5 Economic Enterprise Area, La Trinidad

"ANG DAAN PATUNGONG KALIMUGTONG"
A film by Mes De Guzman

A brother and sister trek over mountain, ravine, and river to and from school. After coming back from school, they take care of the pigs, feed their ill grandfather, and do their homework. When news arrives that the mine where their older brothers have been working to support them has collapsed, their arduous but predictable routine is thrown into turmoil.

This film was shot in Lubas, La Trinidad, Benguet. It has brought Filipino cinema to the world stage by winning the following awards:
1) "Altadis New Director’s Prize" at the 2006 San Sebastian International Film Festival in Spain
2) "Best Picture" at the Golden Screen Awards in Venezuela
3) 'Best Picture" at the Festival De Cine De Los Pubelos Del Sur in Venezuela
4) Gawad Urian - Best Direction, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Production Design

We wish to express our sincere appreciation to Mes and Rhea De Guzman for sharing this film to the local community of La Trinidad, Benguet.