La Trinidad, belonging to the lone congressional district of the province of Benguet, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. 0. Married Life: [1][12][13], During the Philippine Revolution, in July 1898, Filipino revolutionary forces under the Ibaloi chieftain Juan Cario and Pedro Paterno liberated La Trinidad from the Spaniards and took over the government, proclaiming Benguet as a province of the new Philippine Republic, with La Trinidad as its capital. Benguet District Lone district Founded 1911 Barangays 13 (see Barangays) Government [3] Type Sangguniang Bayan Mayor Clarita P. Sal-ongan Vice Mayor Maria L. Carantes Representative Nestor B. Fongwan Electorate 27,140 voters (2022) Area [4] Total 295.97 km2(114.27 sq mi) Elevation 1,244 m (4,081 ft) Highest elevation - A A +. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The last to transmit the election results in the municipality wasClustered Precint 72 of Tawang Elementary School. Councilors - Aldrin Camiling, Rey Manuit, Baylon Galuten, Balodoy Totanes, Ambino Padawi, Harold Guanso, Alejandrino Wagian and Norberto Anasan. LA TRINDAD, Benguet (PIA) -- At least five municipalities in Benguet will have new local chief executives starting 12:01 of June 30, 2022. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Generate and maximize the use of resources and revenues for the development plans, programs, objectives and priorities of the municipality as provided in Section 18 of the Code with particular attention to Agro-Industrial development and countryside growth and progress ; Grant franchises, enact ordinances authorizing the issuances of permits and licenses, or enact ordinances levying taxes, fees and charges upon such conditions and for such purposes intended to promote the general welfare of the inhabitants of such municipality; Regulate activities relative to the use of land, buildings and structures within the municipality in order to promote general welfare; Approve ordinances which shall ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the basic services and facilities as provided for in rule of the Local government Code. MALACAS, JEFFERSON (IND) 2,769, See also: Benguet Province Election 2022 Results. The dry season is from November to April while the wet season occurs during the rest of the year. Dexter Cawis said that the proclamation of winners were done after the respective Municipal Board of Canvassers sent the election results to the Provincial BOC on May 10, 2022. ELIS, BELMER (UBP) 21,118 The local legislative body will be composed of Mircoles Lamses, Dan Guinsiman, Ghislyn Marave, Sario Minas, Roli Wakit, Nover Baskial, Mike Badival and Marlon Nginsayan. In the capital town of La Trinidad are Mayor Romeo Salda and Vice Mayor . Total Registered voters: 43,881. This is a developing story. Rainbow Mission International Academy, Inc. "ABAP qualifier spices up La Trinidad festival", "2015 Census of Population, Report No. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. After graduation and passing the Physician Licensure Examination, he worked as a Medical Officer III at Eduardo Joson Memorial Hospital in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija in the year 2000. 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Kabayans mayor elect is independent candidate Florante Bantales, Jr. winning over three others. [23] The bill is currently pending with the committee on local government since February 26, 2020. BAGUIO CITY The Amianan Pride Council (APC), in collaboration with Baguio Flowers Festival Foundation Inc. (BFFFI) and the City TUBA, Benguet The first accredited Private Motor Vehicle Inspection Center (PMVIC) in the Cordillera recently opened to ensure the TABUK CITY, Kalinga Department of National Defense Senior Undersecretary and Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Herald Express is a news organization based in Baguio City that has a weekly publication and an online news portal. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. [8], In 1829, another expedition was sent to Benguet under Guillermo Galvey. The elected local legislators were Eric Donn Ignacio, Edward Albin, Doroteo Beray, Jhonar Rebutazo, Arthur Solano, Johnny Sama, Pancho Esnara and Alex Basilio. Benguet Environment and Natural Resources Office, Provincial Human Resource Management and Development Office, Provincial Planning and Development Office, Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Secretarys Office. Tweet. . Km5 La Trinidad, Benguet. MICAEL, JERRY (IND) 8,986 [6], The municipality is known for its strawberry plantations earning the title "Strawberry Fields of the Philippines". [56][57][58] The La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post is visited by wholesalers and traders of vegetables from other provinces. To be able to continually render the above stated functions of this office and other functions and duties as may be prescribed by law or ordinance. The town had long surpassed the requirements for annual income, but could not comply with either of the minimum population or land area requirements of at least 150,000 inhabitants or a contiguous territory of 100 square kilometers, as mandated by the Local Government Code.[20][21][22]. As part of the 2022 Philippine general election, voters in the municipality of La Trinidad in Benguet Province trooped to precincts to elect a new mayor, vice mayor and councilors on Monday, May 9, 2022. The municipalities of Atok, Itogon, Kabayan, Sablan and Mankayan will have new mayors who will serve for the next three years. . Carreo was able to repel some Igorot assaults, building two forts; 'Fort Santiago' overlooking the present Santo Nino mines, and 'Fort del Rosario' in the Antamok-Itogon area. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Leave us your comments so we could provide you with whatever information you need to know. God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. LEE, FRANCIS (UBP) 19,739 Even during his college days, he has a potential of becoming a great leader. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. [1], On May 3, 1945, The Filipino soldiers of the 2nd, 12th, 13th, 15th and 16th Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, 1st Constabulary Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary, and the 66th Infantry Regiment of the United States Armed Forces in the Philippines - Northern Luzon or USAFIP-NL liberated La Trinidad. LA TRINIDAD, Benguet The provinces electorate elected five new municipal mayors and five new vice mayors who will be serving their respective municipalities from noon of June 30- 2022 up to noon of June 30, 2025 as shown by the results of the recently concluded May 9, 2022 synchronized national and local elections. He is the second among the five children of their loving parents, Mr. Virgilio Diclas of Tinoc, Ifugao and Natubleng, Buguias and Mrs. Cecelia Daguines Diclas of Amlimay and Natubleng, Buguias. [12][15] For a brief period, Baguio became the capital of Benguet when appointed Benguet province civil governor H.P. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The Strawberry and Rose Capital of the Philippines La Trinidad, officially the Municipality of La Trinidad, is a 1st class municipality and capital of the province of Benguet, Philippines The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Itogon: Vice mayor - Dax Godio. The Balili River is the municipality's main water drainage which carries upstream water from the Sagudin River in Baguio. [27], with 11 classified as urban and 5 as rural. He decided to take Bachelor of Science in Biology with the vision of becoming a doctor. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Any links and off-topic comments will not be published. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The Royal Audiencia decided to abandon the project because of mounting expenses, loss of life and the continued hostility of the Igorots and their land. In a closely-contested vice-mayoralty race, outgoing councilor Joey Jovencio Marrero won over fellow outgoing councilor John Botiwey. Kapangan Mayor will be on his third term as unopposed together with vice mayor Mayo Eslay while the composition of the municipal council will be Bruno Canuto, Harris Dizon, Jennilyn Ebes, Santos Bastian, Andrew Bentrez, Jr., Rex Balangcod, Lauro Lorenzo and Marcelo Tayaban. MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD Philippine Standard Time: Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 10:37:37 PM Mayor's Office Mission/ Vision/ Goals OUR VISION "We envision a La Trinidad that is safe, dynamic, ecologically-balanced and peaceful, where God-loving and healthy people live in an atmosphere of social justice and effective governance." OUR MISSION House Bill No. The newspaper is circulated in the different provinces of Northern Luzon. The agency has a regional office in all 16 regions and has an information center in 78 provinces across the Philippines. All Rights Reserved. Incumbent Vice mayor Manuel Munar, Jr. won the mayoralty race for Sablan while incumbent Mayor Arthur Baldo also won the towns vice mayoralty post. The main campus of the Benguet State University, the first university in the province, is located in the municipality. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. 234 were here. In Benguet, they are running in 1 congressional district and 13 municipalities, and the highly urbanized city of Baguio. In Buguias, Mayor Ruben Tinda-an and Vice Mayor Dione Baucas. It is bounded by Tublay on the north-east, Sablan on the west, Baguio on the south, Itogon on the southeast, and Tuba on the south-west. Enact Ordinances, approve resolutions and appropriation funds for the general welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants pursuant to Section 16 of RA 7160 of the Local Government Code 1991 and in the proper corporate powers of the municipality as provided for under Section 22 of the Code. Incumbent Kibungan Mayor Cesar Molitas hurled the challenged that was given to him and emerged victorious while incumbent Councilor Edwin Nitron edged the incumbent vice mayor by a mere 5 votes to be the presiding officer of the municipal council. Among others, he was also the Medical Consultant of Baguio General Hospital Medical Center (BGHMC) from 2017-2018 before deciding to pursue his political career. It does not store any personal data. The fifth mine called Galan was still operational. Quirante was able to reach the mining areas, and discovered about two hundred abandoned houses, implying the locals fled beforehand. Councilors- Eugene Gabino, Engr. [60], The town landed on the Guinness Book of World Records for baking the world's largest strawberry shortcake, at 21,213.40 pounds (9,622.24kg), at the La Trinidad Strawberry Festival on March 20, 2004. [25] The river merges with another upstream river in Tuel upon reaching the La Trinidad-Tublay-Sablan tri-point. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Romeo Aguilar thanked the different election stakeholders, candidates, teachers, police LGU personnel and the members of the community for their participation and cooperation which led to a successful elections in the municipality. The people believed Apo Anno was a son of a Benguet goddess. During his protectorate of the domain, prosperity spurred. After one term as Vice-Mayor, he decided to run as a Municipal Mayor and got the heart of the people of Buguias. (JDP/RMC- PIA CAR), Sign-up and get a weekly news and events relevant in PIA. The results showed no evidence of deposits rich enough to yield attractive profit, prompting Quirante to return to Manila with 400 baskets of ore to be sent to Mexico for further assaying. In Sablan, incumbent Councilor Alfredo Dacumos, Jr. won over incumbent Mayor Manuel Munar, Jr. for the mayoralty, while Vice Mayor Arthur Baldo was able to retain his post after being re-elected by the voters of the municipality for his second term. In Bakun, Mayor Bill Raymundo retained his post while former mayor Fausto Lavinio was elected as the towns vice mayor for the next term. Dashes () in cells indicate unavailable information. La Trinidad got the award for . These barangays are headed by elected officials: Barangay Captain, Barangay Council, whose members are called Barangay Councilors. Then, later Rotated for Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery at the University of the Philippines Philippine General Hospital. Enforce all laws and ordinances relative to the governance of the municipality and in the exercise of its corporate powers. They were blessed with three beautiful children, named after them: Melchor K. Diclas Jr., Ever Myrrh K. Diclas and Mallix Melchor K. Diclas. Incumbent Vice mayor Clarita Sal-ongan won in the mayoralty race for Tuba while incumbent Councilor Maria Carantes was also victorius in her vice mayoralty bid. To ensure the efficient delivery of basic services through legislative measures. He finished his elementary level at Natubleng Elementary School, entered and finished his secondary level at San Jose High School in La Trinidad, Benguet and Saint Pauls Academy at Atok, Benguet. Candidates for Mayor: Romeo Salda (UBP) - incumbent mayor Nestor Fongwan Jr. (Independent) Candidates for Vice Mayor: Roderick Awingan (UBP) - incumbent vice mayor According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 137,404 people. Rebecca Apil, Roger Kitma and Gloria Paus. Kibungan is known in the province of Benguet as the town with unique mountains often mistaken to resemble those of Switzerland. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. 48. 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Lauren Alimondo. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. More often documentations activities undertaken by its different committees are crucial for effective legislation. LA TRINIDAD -- Benguet elected officials pledged for effectiveness and efficiency in their coming term in office. Three-term Councilor Franklin Smith was proclaimed mayor-elect of Atok town besting incumbent Mayor Raymundo Sarac and Councilor Paquito Calantas during the recently concluded political exercise. [citation needed]. The municipal council will be composed of Aldrin Camiling, Julio Joey Culliao, Baylon Galuten, Balodoy Totanes, Hector Gacita, Aeljandro Wagian, Roberto Anasan and Alexander Dapiawen. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. [61], Its proximity to the city of Baguio attracts tourists, primarily to the strawberry fields in the valley, and lesser to the Benguet Provincial Capitol and the Rose Gardens of barangay Bahong.[3]. BSU-LA TRINIDAD PARTNERSHIP - Vice Mayor Roderick Awingan recently visited Benguet State University president Dr. Felipe S. Comila to request for the uninterrupted use of the use of the Institute of. Who will be running for elective positions in Benguet in the coming. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. May 16, 2019. Officials from La Trinidad in Benguet, led by Mayor Romeo Salda and Vice Mayor Roderick Awingan (4th and 5th from left), receive the award from Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana during the 2019 Kalasag awards-municipal category at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on December 6, 2019.

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