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CHAPTER I
GEO-PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Geographical Location
The capital town of Benguet Province, the Municipality of La Trinidad is located 256 kilometers north of Metro Manila. It is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Tublay, on the south by the city of Baguio, on the west by the Municipalities of Sablan and Tuba. Its geographical coordinates are 16 degrees, 21 minutes north latitude and 120 degrees and 35 minutes east longitude.
The municipality is relatively the most developed settlement in the province of Benguet because of its proximity to the City of Baguio. It is the gateway of the southern lowlands into the Cordillera Region. Due to its advanced development, La Trinidad is considered as one of the Central Business Districts of Benguet.
Philippines Cordillera Administrative Region
Benguet Province
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Accessibility
The municipality is accessible by land transport via the following entry points: from the Mt. Province through the Baguio-Bontoc Road; from La Union, through the Marcos Highway via the Pico-Lamtang; from Nueva Viscaya through the Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road; from Pangasinan, through Kennon road. All these roads converge at the City of Baguio. The nearest airport is located in nearby Baguio City, Loakan airport. Baguio- Manila travels take about 45 minutes flight or a 7-hour ride via land.
Total road kilometerage for the whole municipality is 135.2 kilometers. The road network in the municipality exhibits a strong linear type of settlement characterized by a circumferential road that services the valley floor. Accessibility in the rural areas is still relatively inadequate, with generally very narrow roads.
Heavy road traffic is concentrated in its main road, the Baguio-Bontoc National Road which traverses the valley proper and to which all other roads originate. This road is the center of socio-economic activities for the municipality. The municipality has several radial-circumferential roads that branch out to provide access to interior barangays and sitios most of which are tire-path roads, generally not feasible for commercial traffic. Several public utility vehicles ply around the urban core, majority of which, are public utility jeeps (PUJs). A few taxicabs ply the areas less served by the jeeps while neither buses nor mini-buses ply in the area, except for those buses that pass through the Baguio-Bontoc national road leading to the northern towns of Benguet.
Municipality of La Trinidad General Map
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Land Area and Political Subdivisions
Comparative Urbanization of Barangays, 1990- YEAR/ Area % to URBAN-RURAL CLASSIFICATION BARANGAY (sq. km.) Total Alapang Rural Urban Urban Alno Rural Rural Rural Ambiong Rural Rural Rural Bahong Rural Rural Rural Balili Urban Urban Urban Beckel Rural Rural Rural Betag Urban Urban Urban Bineng Rural Rural Rural Cruz Urban Urban Urban Lubas Rural Urban Urban Pico Urban Urban Urban Poblacion Urban Urban Urban Puguis Rural Rural Rural Shilan Rural Rural Rural Tawang Rural Urban Urban Wangal Rural Rural Rural Municipal Rural Rural
Comparative Urbanization of Barangays, - YEAR/ Area % to URBAN-RURAL CLASSIFICATION 2015 Density* BRGY (sq. km.) Total (persons/sq. km.) Alapang Urban Urban Rural , Alno Rural Rural Rural Ambiong Urban Urban Urban , Bahong Rural Urban Urban Balili Urban Urban Urban , Beckel Rural Rural Rural Betag Urban Urban Urban , Bineng Rural Rural Rural Cruz Urban Urban Rural , Lubas Urban Urban Urban , Pico Urban Urban Urban , Poblacion Urban Urban Urban , Puguis Rural Urban Urban Shilan Rural Urban Rural Tawang Urban Urban Urban , Wangal Rural Rural Urban Municipal Urban Urban ,
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Source: CLUP 2000-2010, Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2016- , MPDO Computations
La Trinidad has a total land area of 80.795125 square kilometers representing 2.7% of the total province area. It has sixteen (16) barangays namely: Alapang, Alno, Ambiong, Balili, Bahong, Beckel, Betag, Bineng, Cruz, Lubas, Pico, Poblacion, Puguis, Shilan, Tawang and Wangal. Wangal is the largest barangay with an area of 11.159642 sq. km. constituting 13.81% of the municipality. Puguis is the second largest area with 10.2182 sq. m km. or 12.65% of the municipal land area. The third largest barangay is Alno and the smallest barangay is Cruz with an area of 0.5659 sq. km. constituting 0.70% of the municipality. In the process of Updating the Municipality‟s Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the next ten years in 2013, a new criteria for classifying barangays into an urban or rural was approved by the National Statistical Coordination Board, resolution no. 9 series of 2003. Following the criteria set forth, barangays would be classified as follows: Barangay Classification, 2016 Barangay Population Area (has) Population Classification Density/ha. Ambiong , Urban Balili , Urban Betag , Urban Lubas , Urban Pico , Urban Poblacion , Urban Puguis , Urban Tawang , Urban Wangal , Urban Alapang , Rural Alno , Rural Bahong , Urban Beckel , Rural Bineng , Rural Cruz , Rural Shilan , Rural Total Source: MPDO, based on NSCB Res. No. 9 s. 2003
Urban-Rural Area
Municipal Area (hectares)
Total Urban Area ,
Total Rural Area , Source: CLUP 2016-
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Topography
Characterized by steep mountains and high terrain, amidst the mountain peaks, is an approximately 350-hectare valley. Across the valley runs the major water body, the Balili River running from Baguio towards the eastern edge of the valley flowing to the north. The Wangal River, Bayabas, Pico and Puguis Creeks flowing from the mountainsides form the Bolo Creek which runs across the valley and converges with the Balili River at Poblacion. Draining from the Busol Watershed are Ambiong Creek, Lubas Creek, and Tawang Creek joining the Balili River from the south.
Creeks in the northeast areas are separated into the east and west by the mountainous and northern part of Alno. Peril Creek has its basin at Bagto Mountain. It runs through the Alno Valley and reaches the Balili River. Moreover, waters from Alapang Creek come from Balili River flowing from Bahong Cave. The Gayasi River from Wangal also drains itself into the Balili River at Bineng.
Prominent mountains are “Marlboro” mountain located at Beckel, Mount Mongo and Mount Mungao located at Bineng, Mount Yangbeo, Mount Kalugong and Tawang Mountains all located at Tawang and Mount Peripin Bato at Pico. In the center of the municipality is the valley located within the barangays of Betag, Pico, Balili and Poblacion surrounded by cliffs and huge mountains of limestone.
Elevation
Relief is high with elevation ranging from 500 to 1,700 meters. The highest elevation is at 1,700 meters on the south-eastern portion near the Ambuklao Road at Beckel. The valley floor has an elevation of 1,300 meters above sea level. Bineng is the lowest barangay, with an elevation of 500 meters above sea level at the lowest point of Balili River.
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Slope
La Trinidad valley is on plains with rising and falling slopes. It is bounded on the north and northwest by steep slopes. Comparatively gentle slopes are found in Cruz, Alapang, Bahong and Alno. The municipal mean slope is 40%. Steep (above the mean) slope areas include sitios Banengbeng, Oring, Amsalsal and Dilad in barangay Bineng.
Slope Distribution by Area and Percentage Description Slope Percentage Area ( in hectares) Percentage Level to nearly level 0.0 –
Gentle 10.0 – Undulating 20.0 – Moderately steep 30.0 – , Steep 40.0 – Very Steep 50.0 – above , Total 6,982 Mean Slope 40.00
Source: Engineering Geological Hazard Studies of Earthquake- Affected Areas in Baguio and Benguet, Mines & Geo- Sciences Bureau, DENR-CAR, 1992.
Slope category of 3-8 percent occupies about 2.451 square kilometers or 3.03 percent. These are very gently sloping lands located on the centers of Barangay Pico and Bineng and portions of Betag. These are suited for intensive crop production and human settlements.
Slope category 15-25 percent occupies about 11.161 square kilometers or 13.81 percent which are sloping to moderately steep. These are located on the portions of Alno, Bineng, Wangal, Alapang, Cruz, Tawang, Bahong and Shilan. These are limited for cultivation and settlements.
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Slope category 25-40 percent occupies about 26.903 square kilometers or 33.29 percent. These are describe as moderately steep to steep lands located at Barangay Ambiong, Lubas, portions of Shilan, Pico, Beckel, Bahong Alno, Tawang, Cruz, Puguis, and Wangal. These are best suited for forest production.
Slope category 60 percent and above occupies about 35.214 or 43.58 percent. These are very step lands found in Shilan, Beckel, Alapang, portions of Poblacion, Wangal, Bineng, and Puguis. These are suited for forestry, watershed and wildlife conservation. Map show the slope category by location, description and recommended use. About 5.065 square kilometers or 6.26% of the total land area of La Trinidad are under 0-3 percent slope category. These are broad area of level to nearly level land, located in Barangays Poblacion, Betag, Balili portions of Pico, Lubas, and Cruz. Wangal and Puguis. These could use for high density urban development.
Geology
Rock Formation
The Bahong cave provides a characteristics example of rocks found in the Municipality. It is composed of tertiary limestone inter-bedded with poorly cemented layers of coral fragments and loose soil, and terrestrial deposits which provide a permeable layer through cracks along the bedded plane that have developed in it. The permeability however, can also be aggravated by seepage from polluted waters. For instance, water from the Bahong cave is frothy and have offensive odor, contains traces of garbage and
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other wastes and is therefore assumed to come from the Balili River. This indicates that the Bahong cave is a natural outlet connecting the downstream side of the Balili River and the Bahong spring. The prevalence of limestone rock formation can be observed in many parts of the Municipality particularly, at the southern and parts such as Mt. Pico. Several springs are present at the mountain sides, the occurrence of which suggests that the imperious shade or other tertiary rocks exist with the limestone formations. There, where limestone formations are present, spring exist. Various springs found in the municipality have been classified into three major types, namely: 1) Piedmont lime land (limestone)- mostly found in the east and south ends of the La Trinidad valley notably, Pico Spring and Balili Spring: 2) Bed in impervious rocks (located in high elevations ranging from 1,200 to 1,385 meters ASL) such as Lubas Spring and Bahong- Alapang Spring; and 3) Fissure (conglomerate area) such as Sadag- Alno. Rock formation is present in Barangay Tawang and some parts of barangays Bineng and Alapang. SOIL
The existing soil types in La Trinidad are classified as follows:
Rough Mountainous Land- These lands are very rough and may be best utilized for wildlife, forest and watershed. These are precipitous escarpments, high cliffs where slope exceed 100 percent. They are found along portions of Alno, Alapang, Bineng, Wangal and Puguis. It has an area of 17.407 square kilometers or 21.54 percent of the municipal total.
Puguis Gravelly Loam- Only one soil type was mapped under this series. It is found in Barangay Puguis and portions of Alno, Alapang, Bahong and Wangal. This is moderately steep to very steep with undulating areas with flood to excessive drainage. Area is 15.199 square kilometers or 18.82 percent of the municipal total. Elevation is from 900 to 1,300 meters above sea level. Organic content is 7.62%. The surface soil is brown, fine friable gravelly loam. Gravel is about 20 percent by volume. Strong brown and soft when dry and dark brown and slightly sticky when wet. In depth of 0 - 20 centimeters from the surface, the subsoil is reddish brown to yellowish red, fine, granular and friable loam with 7-10 percent gravel by volume, brown and soft when dry; reddish brown and slightly sticky when wet. In depth of 20-80 percent centimeters from the surface, substratum is yellowish red sandy loam with 15% grovels by volume; brown and soft when dry; dark yellowish brown and slightly sticky when wet. The crops grown give the following average yield per hectare. Pineapple, 5,000 fruits, cabbage, 2 tons, pechay, 5 tons and rice 25 cavans. The soil type has a danger of soil erosion. All cultivated areas should be properly terraced to hold the surface soil from being washed off. Yield is rather low and should be improved by liberal use of organic and inorganic fertilizers.
Buyagan Clay Loam – Only one soil type was mapped under this series. It is located in portions of Poblacion, Betag, Wangal and Puguis. It has good excessive drainage. It covers 4.553 square kilometers or 5.63 percent of the municipal total. Its organic matter content is 6.8%. The surface soil is reddish brown to yellowish red, coarse to fine granular friable clay loam. Reddish yellow and slightly Hard when dry. Sticky and plastic when wet. In depth of 0-30 centimeters
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from the surface, the subsoil is yellowish red to red fine granular friable clay loam, reddish yellow and slightly hard when dry; and sticky and plastic when wet. In depth of 30 – 60 centimeters from the surface, the substratum is red fine granular very friable loam, light red and soft when dry, pinkish white concretions with very pale brown light yellowish brown highly weathered parent materials; and non-sticky and non- plastic when wet. Crops grown derive the following average yield per hectare, cabbage 10 tons, sayote 10 tons, pechay 10 tons, and coffee one ton. The hazards are less of soil fertility and soil erosion. Preferably the soil should be planted with fruit bearing trees and be terraced to reduce soil erosion. In both permanent tree and annual crops, liberal application of organic and inorganic fertilizers will insure more produce.
Bineng Loam- Only one soil type was mapped under this series. It is found in portion of Bineng, Alno, Alapang, Poblacion and Wangal. It has an elevation ranging from 900 to 1,400 above sea level and has an area of 7.908 square kilometers or 9.78 percent of the municipal total. External drainage is excessive while internal drainage is fair. Organic matter content is 3.66%. The surface soil is reddish brown fine granular friable loam. Few pebbles are present. Friable and slightly hard when dry. In depth of 00-20 centimeters from the surface, the subsoil is yellowish red fine granular friable sandy loam; pebbles are present about 10 percent by volume, and slightly hard when dry. In depth 20-60 centimeters from the surface, the lower subsoil is yellowish red, dark yellowish brown medium sub-angular blocky friable sandy loam with rounded pebbles 10% by volume, slightly hard dry; yellowish red when wet. In depth of 60-90 centimeters from the surface, the upper substratum is dark brown, dark yellowish brown medium sub-angular blocky friable sandy loam with pebbles 10% by volume, when dry pale and slightly hard, Yellowish brown when wet. In depth of 90-120 centimeters from the surface, the lower substratum is dark yellowish brown to strong brown medium sub-angular blocky friable clay loam; dry- yellow to brownish yellow slightly hard, yellowish brown sticky and plastic when wet. Gently sloping areas are terraced and planted with rice while the bean the sloping areas are planted with Baguio beans and coffee with the following average yield per hectare. Rice 20 cavans, Coffee one ton, and Baguio beans one ton. To maintain soil fertility and improve the yield, the appropriate fertilizer should be applied. Strip cropping and cover cropping should be practiced on cultivated sloping grounds to minimize erosion.
Tacdian loam- There is only one soil type under this series. It is found on the east and south side of La Trinidad Valley particularly in some portions of Tawang, Bahong, Cruz, Betag, Balili, Lubas, Ambiong and Pico. Area is 10.489 square Kilometers or 12.98 percent of the municipal total. External drainage is good to excessive. Internal drainage is moderately slow. Elevation ranges from 1,400 to 1,600 meters above sea level. Organic matter content is 4.04%. Surface soil is dark reddish brown, fine, granular, friable loam with few pebbles 5% by volume. Dark reddish brown to dark brown and very hard when dry. Slightly sticky and slightly plastic when wet. In depth of 0-10 centimeters from the surface. Second layer is dark reddish brown to fine, granular, firm clay loam with pebbles 5% by volume. Dark reddish brown to dark brown and very hard when dry. Slightly sticky and slightly plastic when wet. In depth of 0-10 centimeters from the surface, second layer is dark reddish brown to dark brown, fine granular, firm clay loam with few pebbles 5% by volume;
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reddish brown and very hard when dry, sticky and plastic when wet. In depth of 10-50 centimeters from the surface, third layer is yellowish red to red firm, silty clay loam with black concretions, white limestone gravel 5% by volume and fragments of highly weathered parent materials; very hard and dark red when dry; sticky and slightly plastic when wet. In depth of 50-120 centimeters from the surface fourth layer is dark reddish, firm clay loam with gravel of limestone 80% by volume, dark reddish brown and hard when dry; yellowish red, sticky and plastic when wet. The crops grown give the following average yield per hectare. Pechay 10 tons, Baguio beans, 1 ton, gabi, 3 tons, cabbage, 10 tons. This soil type is very critical when it comes to erosion. The surface soil is thin and unless it is guarded carefully, the topsoil may be washed off after a few strong rains. All cultivated areas should be terraced properly to minimize soil erosion.
Ambassador Silt loam- Location is confined to portions of Shilan and Beckel. It covers an area of 3.844 square kilometers percent of total municipal area. The relief is moderately steep to very steep with a slope crest of 5-8 percent. Drainage is good. Organic matter content is 9.37 percent. The surface soil is dark brown, fine granular friable silt loam. In depth of 0-15 centimeters from the surface, the subsoil is yellowish red, fine granular friable silty clay loam; slightly sticky and slightly plastic when wet. In depth of 15-36 centimeters from the surface, the lower subsoil is light red, fine granular friable silt loam with highly weathered percent materials; slightly sticky and slightly plastic when wet. In depth of 36-90 centimeters from the surface, the substratum is yellowish red, fine granular friable silt loam with highly weathered parent materials, slightly sticky and slightly plastic when wet. Pechay, cabbage and set out are the principal crops with an average yield of 3 tons, 5 tons and 10 tons per hectare respectively. The soil type is subject to erosion hazard and special management practices should be applied to minimize soil erosion.
Halsema Loam- the only soil type under the Halsema series. It is located along portions of Shilan, Tawang, Bahong, Lubas and Beckel with an area of 7.650 square kilometers or 9.46 percent of the municipal total. Drainage is moderate to excessive. Internal drainage is moderately slow. Elevation ranges from 1,200 to 1,400 meters above sea level. Organic matter content is 2.18 percent.
The surface soil is dark brown, friable, firm, fine granular loam. Very hard and dark reddish brown, coarse, granular, firm clay loam, dark brown and very hard when dry; sticky and plastic when wet; few gravel 5% by volume are present in this layer. In depth of 21-34 centimeters from the surface, substratum is red, fine, granular, friable silt loam; gravel of about 5% by volume are present; very hard and dark red when dry; sticky when wet. In depth is 34-84 centimeters from the surface. Lower substratum is reddish brown, fine granular friable loam; highly weathered parent materials which are weak red to pale brown with black mixture 1-2 mm diameter. Very hard and weak red when dry; sticky and plastic when wet. The crops grown give the following average yield per hectare. Pechay, 10 tons, sayote, 10 tons; cabbage, 10; and sweet potatoes, 10 tons. The soil type needs ordinary and special farm management practices to conserve the soil fertility and maintain high yield. There is a need for application of organic and inorganic fertilizers and construction of terraces to regulate the flow of water and minimize soil erosion.
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La Trinidad Loam- located over portions of Pico, Betag and Puguis. It has an area of 3.908 square kilometers or 4.83 percent of the Municipal area. Elevation ranges from 1,400 to 1,500 above sea level. It is level to nearly level with a depressed portion. Drainage is good but during the rainy season water accumulation in the depressed portion remains stagnant for some time. Organic matter content is
The surface soil is brown to dark brown, fine granular friable firm land. When dry, it is pale brown to light yellowish brown and hard. Slightly sticky and slightly plastic when wet. Depth is 0-22 centimeters from the surface. Subsoil is dark brown, fine granular friable loam. Hard and brown when dry. When wet, it is slightly sticky and slightly plastic. In depth 22-77 centimeters from the surface, lower subsoil is dark brown, fine granular friable sandy loam; hard and brown to dark brown when dry; dark brown to dark yellowish slightly sticky and non- plastic when wet. In depth 77-108 centimeters from the surface upper stratum is reddish brown fine granular friable sandy loam with gravel about 5 percent by volume; when dry, it is soft and dark brown; when wet, it is slightly sticky and non-plastic and brown. In depth is 108- 127 centimeters from the surface lower stratum is dark brown, friable loam with a few color mottling; hard and brown; hard and brown when dry; slightly sticky non-plastic brown with few mottling. It is planted to various crops with the following average yields per hectares. Sweet peas, 8,632 kilograms; tomatoes, 20,000 kilograms; and strawberry, 4,369 kilograms. The soil type is adapted to many other crops. It needs stream bank protection and simple farm management practices to maintain high yield.
Bakakeng Sandy Loam- This soil type occupies most part of Beckel and a portion of Ambiong. It has an area of 9.833 or 12.17 percent of the municipal total. Organic matter content is 4.42 percent.
Surface soil is dark reddish brown to dark red fine granular friable sandy clay loam. Dry, very hard, very sticky and plastic when wet. In depth of 0-25 centimeters from the surface; upper subsoil- red medium granular very firm clay loam; dry, very hard and red and very sticky and plastic when wet; depth is 25-65 centimeters from the surface; lower subsoil- red medium granular loam with black concretions; when dry, it is red to weak red and very hard; it is very sticky and slightly plastic when wet. In depth 65-140 centimeters from the surface; the substratum is dark red medium granular loam; when dry, it is hard and pale red and when wet, it is very sticky and slightly plastic dark red. The crops with their average yield per hectares are as follows: camote, 5 tons; coffee, 1 ton; Baguio beans, 1 ton; pechay, 3 tons; cabbage, 10 tons and potatoes, 20 tons.
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Soil Map
Land Resources
Alienable and Disposable Lands
There are 16.722 square kilometers or 20.65% of the total land area of La Trinidad is classified as forest land and 64.0722 square kilometers classified within the Alienable and Disposable (A&D). Barangay Shilan has the highest area in terms of forest land which is 2.992 square kilometers or 17.9% of the total forest area. This is followed by Barangay Wangal with 2.713 square kilometers or 16.22%. Barangay Alno with 2.605 square kilometers or by 15.58%; Barangay Bineng with 2.251 square kilometers or 13.46% ;Barangay Ambiong with 1.484 square kilometers or 8.87% and Barangay Alapang with only 0.707 square kilometers or 4.23%.
The land management Section of the Department of Environment and Natural resources (LMS- DENR) reported that only the area of Barangay Cruz has been approved out of the 16 barangays of La Trinidad. The land area of the fifteen (15) Barangays needs corrections and refinements.
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Land Classification Map
Data Source: Approved Political Map, LMS-DENR CAR
Existing General Land Use
The following are the present land uses of the Municipality. Each land use is expected to expand considerably in the coming years as the result of population increase and in-migration. In-migration is likely to increase within the planning period as it aims to become a component city by year 2019, it has now the momentum of achieving its goals and objectives in terms of agriculture, commerce, industry and tourism.
1. Residential Area
The existing residential area of the municipality is 769.24 hectares. The projected land area requirement for the year 2025 is 1096 has. Therefore, 343.15 has been added to the proposal.
2. Agricultural Area
From the total land area of La Trinidad (8079.50 hectares), thirty nine percent (44%) or 3,570.92 has. is being utilized for agricultural purposes. The municipality of La Trinidad will limit land conversion to other land uses as agriculture is one of the contributory factor of economy in the locality.
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3. Forest Area
The total forest area of the Municipality is hectares, hectares allotted for Watershed Reservation classified as protection forest and hectares for Communal Forests or production forest. Reduction of forest area is being expected due to uncontrolled illegal settlers and issuance of titles within areas for public domain.
4. Commercial Area
The public market area is the central business district of the municipality which is included in the Commercial Area of the Municipality which has a total land area of hectares. The projected land area requirement for this purpose is hectares which means that the existing commercial land use can supply the needed expansion area for the planning period. This shall be maintained and developed according to its suitability and zoning.
5. Bodies of Water
These areas are expected to remain the same within the planning period. Proper implementation and regulation of the National Water Code of the Philippines shall be observed. It covers an area of 88.64 hectares.
6. Tourism/Agro-tourism Area
This land use includes areas where tourist attractions are found like Strawberry Fields, Bahong and Ambiong flower gardens, and other tourist destinations. It occupies an area of hectares.
7. Institutional
This land use includes areas occupied by the Municipal Hall, Provincial Capitol, private and public institutions, schools, other social facilities and amenities, churches and other national offices. It has a total land area of hectares.
10. Roads/Infra Facilities
The land area occupied by roads, streets and other infrastructures has a total land area of hectares representing of the total land area of the municipality.
11. Other Land Uses
11.a. Cemeteries
There are nine (9) cemeteries in the Municipality of La Trinidad with a total land area of 9.83 hectares. Although, it is being subsidized by private individuals who have their own cemeteries within
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their property as it is the practice and tradition of the people living in the Cordillera to bury their dead in an area near their house.
11.b Dump Sites/Sanitary Landfills
The Municipality of La Trinidad has an existing facilities located at barangay Alno. It has a total land area of 9.85 hectares. The proposed land area required until the planning period 2016- 2025 is estimated at 12.79 hectares. Hence, the municipality has a deficit of more or less 2 hectares to comply with the land demand during the planning period.
Existing Land Use Categories, 2015 Area Area Percentage to Existing land Use (Has.) (Sq. km.) total
Communal Forest Watershed Cemetery Sanitary Landfill Agro-tourism Institutional Commercial Residential Bodies of Water Parks and Recreational Space Utilities, Transportation Forest (timberland) , Agricultural , TOTAL
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Source: GIS computed, Actual GPS readings, Cadastral Survey, LMS-DENR-CAR, NAMRIA
Urban Land Use
The total urban area is 3,677. hectares or of the municipality‟s land area, consisting of nine ( ) barangays, while seven (7) are rural barangays with a total land area of , hectares or 54.48 % of the total land area. Existing residential land use occupies an area of 769.24 hectares. Commercial activities are concentrated alongside the Baguio-Bontoc National Highway, occupying an area of 86.65 hectares. Institutional areas occupy 672.62 hectares. These include all lands occupied by Government Buildings, schools, hospitals and the Benguet State University. The road network in the urban area occupies 70.13 hectares. Maintenance and expansion of some roads did not comply with the national standards per DPWH rules and regulations.
About 39% or 1,427.08 hectares of the total urban area are classified as agricultural land. Institutional land use represents 17% or 613.67 hectares. Forest land use is 15%, residential land use is 520.48 or 14% of the total urban area. Residential land use is expected to increase due to the high demand in housing especially in the valley taking into consideration the proximity of schools, health centers and other necessary facilities.
Existing Urban Land Use Area Area Percentage to Existing land Use (Has.) (Sq. km.) total Agricultural , Agro-tourism Institutional Residential
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Commercial Utilities & Transportation Services Forest Communal Forest Watershed Parks & Recreational Spaces Bodies of Water Special Use Cemeteries TOTAL Source: GIS computed, Actual GPS readings, Cadastral Survey, LMS-DENR-CAR, NAMRIA
Land Acquisition and Distribution, and Land Use Conversion
In terms of land acquisition and distribution, there was a total area of 223 hectares, from 2002 to 2010, which were submitted for Voluntary Land Transfer. And another conglomerate area of 31.74 hectares were submitted and recommended for Certificate of Land Ownership Award generation/distribution, under the Agrarian Reform Program. This program ended in 2010.
In terms of land use conversion, a conglomerate area of 61.36 hectares, from 2003 to 2013, were recommended for approval. Records in 2003 show the highest area for land use conversion at 16.85 hectares, while in 2014 to 2016, only 5.4559 hectares of land were recommended for land conversion or a total of 30.88 hectares from the previous years to the end of 2016.
Land Acquisition (in hectares) under Agrarian Reform Program -
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YEAR/ TOTAL PROGRAM Land Acquisition & Distribution (LAD) 1. Voluntary ------n/a Land Transfer 2. CLOA ------n/a Non – Land Acquisition and Distribution (NLAD) 1. Land Use c c Conversion Source: DAR-Benguet/CAR, /c: corrected based on new data
Land Classification
The Land Management Section of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources reports that only Barangay Cruz has an approved Cadastral Map. The fifteen other barangays needs corrections and refinements. But up to this date, no follow-up project is underway.
The Community Environment & Natural Resources Office reports that 1,737 hectares are Alienable and Disposal Lands, while the total timberland area consists of 4,403 hectares.
Real Property Assessment
In 2002, a total of 6,675.45 hectares was recorded for real property assessment and taxation. This increased to 8,176.83 hectares in 2012 which has decreased to 8,071.21 hectares in 2013. Land use conversion continues as shown in the records of the Municipal Assessor‟s Office in
In 2015 there were reversions made from other uses to agricultural and there were also land conversions/revisions from other land uses. In revisions or corrections of tax declarations, 84% are classified as agricultural, 9.00% as residential, 2.69% as commercial, 3.15% as industrial, 2.23% is government, and other uses at 5.67%.
Due to continuous development in the locality, land conversion likewise continue. Applications for conversions and revisions are made according to actual land uses. In 2016, more or less 2% increase in Agricultural land area was observed. About 1% increase in residential area, and about 2% increase in industrial use area.
Land Area by Classification as to Real Property Assessment
Year
Land area (has) Area % Area % Area % Area %
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Agricultural , , , , Residential Commercial Industrial Government , , Other Land
Uses Total Source: Municipal Assessor‟s Office
In 2005, 27,153 parcels of land and 5,167 buildings were declared for taxation purposes. This increased to 39,441 parcels of land and 10,511 buildings in 2013. In 2014, there was a decrease of 3,943 for land and 201 for buildings.
Due to the implementation of Section 219 of R.A. 7160 or the 2010 General Revision Act., there is a considerable increase in the number of Real Property Units (Land and Buildings) in 201 as shown in the table below. An increase of about 3% or , units for land and about 3.41% or 6 for buildings from that of the 2016 data.
Declared Real Properties, 2011- Real Property Units Land , , , , , , , Buildings , , , , , , , Source: Municipal Assessor‟s Office
Ancestral Land
According to the ancestral land claims of the native people of La Trinidad, the whole of La Trinidad is owned by the Ibalois and “can be subject to application for ancestral land ownership” The balance between the reality of the different land uses in the municipality and the claims of the heirs of our ancestors has to be weighed wisely. Several issues have to be addressed by the proper government agencies to give what is due to the indigenous peoples and to consider the development needs of the municipality.
Structures/ Mineralization
Precious metal mineralization is limited to the Klondyke formation on the east which is protected as the northern extension of the gold mine belt in La Trinidad. Small scale mining for gold is found at Gold River in Sitio Sapsing, Barangay Beckel.
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Water Resources
The Municipality‟s major water body is the Balili River which runs south towards the north through the eastern edge of the valley. It joins the Payeng River and the confluences of these two rivers which flow towards the Lingayen Gulf.
The Balili River is the main water catchment in the valley which originates from the various creeks and tributaries in Baguio City and flows northward across the municipality to become a tributary of the Naguilian River, which is in turn flows out the West Philippine Sea. Twelve major creeks that drain from three (3) directions in the Municipality are tributaries to Balili River. From the source outlet conducted by the HIRDP-JICA has determined that the water at the Balili River is unsuitable for Domestic use and not even recommended for irrigation purposes. Accordingly, it is badly contaminated with sewage. This poses danger to the water aquifer in view of the ground permeability of the valley.
Balili River failed. Balili River has its headwaters at Sagudin River located within barangay Trancoville in Baguio City. Tributary creeks coming from the barangays of Pacdal, Cabinet Hill, New Lucban, Honeymoon, Guisad, and Sto. Niño (formerly Slaughter) nourish Sagudin River. All the aforementioned tributary creeks converges and flows downstream converging with the waters from La Trinidad, Benguet, in what is known as Balili River, passing through Sablan and drains into Upper Naguilian River as one of the major tributaries.
Balili River as per assessment in is still classified as a “Class A” river But technically it has “failed to meet the water quality criteria as per assessment as a „Class A‟ river Class A is intended for public water supply, which means that with a little treatment, the water could be used for drinking. Through the years, this condition continuously deteriorated. (EMB, 2010)
From 2004 to 2014, water quality monitoring reports of Balili River in the past ten years show that the condition of the Balili River along the Baguio side exceeded the acceptable benchmark levels in terms of acidity, dissolved oxygen, Total Suspended Solids and Biological Oxygen Demand. This means that the river waters are already polluted as it enters the boundaries of La Trinidad.
In 2014, much more suspended solids were observed from Trancoville Bridge at 42 mg/l. However, suspended solids from Bell Church Bridge and Capitol Bridge has decreased to 38 mg/l and 17 mg/l respectively as compared to the previous years. The pollution parameters has also decreased where it was expected to worsen as it flows through Balili River at the Capitol Bridge. Total suspended solids in Pinespark Bridge has also slightly decreased in 2014 at 74 mg/l from 92.5 mg/l in 2013.
In 2015, the Environment Management Bureau (EMB) conducted at least 4 quarterly water quality sampling in different stations of the Balili River. Sampling showed that total dissolved solids (TDS) is worse at Bridge (Sta. 1) near Beng. Capitol Km. 6 with 413 mg./l and at the Bridge (Station 2) near Benguet Capitol in Buyagan revealing 402 mg/l in the first quarter of 2015 or an average of 257 mg/l in that year and at 222 mg/l in 2016.
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Total Suspended Solid (TSS) is high at 179 in the third quarter of 2015 in a station located at the HEDCOR Dam I. In terms of Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), 135 mg/l. was recorded at the Bridge near the Balili Barangay Hall.
Generally, sampling results in all stations for total suspended solids increased in 2017 except in three stations. (4, 3, and 1). Likewise, biochemical Oxygen Demand in almost all stations increased except at stations 3, 2, and 1. Total dissolved solids in almost all stations increased except at stations 3 and 1 during sampling years 2015 and The same parameters exceed benchmark figures along the La Trinidad area especially during the dry season. Findings on Total Dissolved Solids and the Biological oxygen Demand are below the standard. In summary, water quality assessment show the Dissolved Oxygen, the Total Suspended Solids, except for the Dissolved Solids failed to meet the water quality criteria as a “Class A” river.
Water Quality, 2015- Total Dissolved Biochemical Oxygen Total Suspended Solids Solids (TDS), Demand (BOD), Average, (TSS), Average, (50 Sampling Average, (1000 Description (5 mg/l) mg/l) Stations mg/l)
Pinespark Bridge, Km.
4, LTB 3a BSU Compound, Housing near Balili Daycare Center Bridge near Balili Brgy.
Hall Bridge at Sta. 256+156 near Benguet Provincial Capitol, Km. 6, LTB.
1a- Pico Bridge No. 1 Sta. 254+156 near Mormon Church, Km. 5 1a Bridge at Sta. 256+156 near Benguet Prov‟l Capitol, Km. 6, LTB
Balili River HEDCOR
Dam 1 Source: EMB-CAR, note: No data for TDS based on DAO- -
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Other Rivers and Creeks
The hilly areas of Ampasit and Longlong in the western part of La Trinidad provides a catchment basin of water that supply the Wangal river, which drains northward and joined by various tributaries along the left bank. The Wangal River eventually makes a conflux with the tributaries at Sadiatan in the lower Wangal area and changes its direction to the east, to become a tributary of the Gayasey River, then finally drains northeast to join the Balili River.
Surface run-off from the slopes of Busol Watershed in the eastern part of La Trinidad are drained by Guitley Creek at the Northern portion which drains off into the Lubas creek and Ambiong North creek at the southern portion. Various tributaries supply the Golon Creek at the central watershed area which flows downstream to Balili River but become dry during the dry season. Both the Lubas Creek and Ambiong North Creek pour out directly into the Balili River that flows northward from the confluence with Ambiong South creek to be later joined by the Tawang Creek along the Watercourse.
Meanwhile, the formation of gentle slopes at the north central part of the municipality can be observed to extend from Cruz to Alapang, Bahong and finally to Alno. These slopes provide a catchment basin drained by several creeks that abound its vicinities. Into the west, flows the Peril Creek and part the Alno creek, while the creeks of Alapang, Bahong, Bahong the creeks of Alapang, Bahong and part of Alno each flow eastward and eventually drain off into the Payung River. The water from Alapang creek comes from the Balili River through the seepage at the Bahong cave (Dinog Cave).
At the southern part of the municipality rises Mt. Pico (Piripin Bato) where the water run-off from its slopes flows northward to form the creeks of Bayabas, Pico and Puguis. The confluence of these creeks forms the bolo creek which also reaches out into the Balili River. The creeks and rivers nevertheless, do not entirely depend on the surface run-off which ceases to flow during the dry season. River water is also largely contributed by various geological structures. Water would still flow out from different rivers and creeks during the dry months of February and March from various sources and types of geological structures namely: 1) Limestone supplies Balili river and Alapang Creek with water that come from Pico mountain, Tawang, Lubas, Puguis, Baguio district and La Trinidad Valley: 2) Conglomerates- supplies the Wangal river, Bolo creek and Bodiweng Creek with the water from Longlong, Timoy, Sadiatan range and Bineng Spring: 3) Agglomerates- supplies Ambiong North creek with water from the Busol and Ambiong mountains: and 4) Andesitic Sediment- supplies Peril Creek with water from Bagto range.
Other creeks of less determined characteristics also exist and flow into the Balili river such as the Bodiweng and Bineng creeks.
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Bodies of Water
Climate
Seasonal changes in the municipality are typical of the first type of climate under the Coronas Classification System, with rainy days from May to October followed by the dry spells from November to April.
Climatologically Normal - RAIN Mean # of TEMPERATURE ºC Vapor Relative Wind Cloud Days w/ Days w/ FALL Sea Rainy M Dry Wet Dew Humidity Level Speed Cover Thunder Month (mm) Min Mean Pressure Direction Lightning Days ax Bulb Bulb Pt. % Pressure mps (octal) storm
Jan SE
Feb SE
Mar SE
Apr SE
May SE
Jun SE
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Jul SE
Aug NW
Sept SE
Oct SE
Nov SE
Dec SE
ANNUAL SE Source : PAGASA, Station :328 Baguio-Benguet ; Latitude : ‟N ; Longitude : ‟E ; Elevation 1500m
Rainfall
Data from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) shows that due to the La Niña and El Niño Phenomena, we experienced lower annual rainfall compared to the 30-year average from 1971 to 2000 and the previous years to the rainfall in 2012, with 111 mm of annual rainfall. In 201 , there were rainy days wherein August was the rainiest month, also the most humid at 9 %. The months of January and March were the least humid at 8 %. The average wind speed is at mps. And there were 9 days with thunderstorm and days with drizzle.
Temperature
Generally, La Trinidad has a perpetually cool and invigorating temperature. The relatively cool temperature, at a mean average of 1 ◦C which is due to local wind circulation and mountain breeze, where the months of January and February being the coldest months; and April, May and June, the warmest months. The average minimum temperature was at 1 ◦C and the average maximum temperature was at ◦C in 201 . The average minimum temperature for the last 5 years is at 1 oC and the maximum temperature averaged to oC.
Climatological Data 201 - RAINFALL # of TEMPERATURE ºC Vapor Relative Wind Cloud Days w/ Days w/ MONTH/ Rainy Dry Wet Dew Humidity Speed Cover Thunder YEAR (mm) Max Min Mean Pressure Direction Drizzle Days Bulb Bulb Pt. % (mps) (octas) storm
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Comparative Monthly Minimum Temperature (°C), 2009- Month Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept
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Oct Nov ND Dec Average Comparative Monthly Maximum Temperature (°C) ( - ) Month Jan Feb March April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov ND Dec Average Source: PAGASA
Climate projections in 2020 and 2050 in Benguet
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) projection under the medium range emission scenario show that expectedly, temperature and rainfall will change. Heavy daily rainfall will continue to become more frequent, extreme rainfall is projected to increase in Luzon and Visayas only, but number of dry days is expected to increase in all parts of the country in 2020 and 2050. Table below show the trend of change in temperature and rainfall in 2020 and 2050 in Benguet Province.
Seasonal Temperature Increases (in oC) in 2020 and 2050 OBSERVED Baseline CHANGE in 2020 CHANGE in 2050 - - -
DJF MAM JJA SON DJF MAM JJA SON DJF MAM JJA SON Benguet
Source: PAGASA
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Seasonal Rainfall change (in %) in 2020 and 2050 OBSERVED Baseline CHANGE in 2020 CHANGE in 2050 - - - DJF MAM JJA SON DJF MAM JJA SON DJF MAM JJA SON Benguet - - Source: PAGASA
PROJECTED CLIMATE CHANGES IN 2020 AND 2050 UNDER MEDIUM-RANGE EMISSION SCENARIO IN BENGUET PROVINCE
Projected Seasonal Temperature Increases ( in °C) YEAR/MONTH djf mam jja son Remarks
increase in temperature throughout the years DJF TEMP SLIGHTLY LOWER THAN THE REST OF the other months
Projected Rainfall Change (in %) YEAR/MONTH djf mam jja son Remarks , , increase in rainfall throughout the years monsoon season will have heavier rains
, , decrease in rainfall during the dry season, increase in rainfall during the wet season drier dry season, wetter wet season
Projected Frequency of extreme events YEAR no. of days with Tmax>35 REMARKS baseline No days with Tmax>35
YEAR no. of dry days REMARKS baseline decreasing # of dry days increasing # of dry days YEAR REMARKS no of days w/ rainfall >300 mm baseline more days w/ rainfall >300 mm but lesser in 2050 than
Source: MPDO projections
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Air Quality
Except for the valley floor area, air quality in the municipality is characterized as generally fair, below the Total Suspended Particle (TSP) standard of 230 µg/Ncm. In the urban area, sand, dust and smoke emissions are the primary pollutants. The heavy volume of traffic contributes to heavy amounts of carbon monoxide and particulates. In the rural areas, unpaved roads are the main source of dust and sand particles.
Air quality monitoring in 2014, stationed at the Municipal Park and at the Capitol grounds, shows that on the average, the air quality deteriorated to a generally fair condition compared to that of the 2013 monitoring results which has an average of good condition. There is a risk for sensitive people with asthma and similar lung problems. Heavy traffic conditions causing smoke emissions at this places, and the dust, due to the dry weather, make the air quality unhealthy to sensitive groups.
During the first and second quarter of 2015, air quality monitoring report of the EMB states that air quality remains at a fair index as a result of monitoring conducted at the Public Market station situated at km. 5, Pico. Monitoring results conducted in 2015, , and 2017 showed a generally fair air quality. Moreover, the EMB recommended that effective control measures should be continuously implemented by construction firms to suppress dust suspension as this is one factor contributory to the increase in PM .
: Air Quality (2013 – Year Total Suspended Air Sampling Station Particulates Quality Station Air Quality Index Results (ug/m ) (µg/Ncm) Index Ave: 50 Good Mun. Park Ave.: 79 Fair Market km5 at Min: 36 Good Km. 5 Pico, La Min.: 64 Fair Police Station Max: 64 Fair Trinidad Max.: 94 Fair Ave: 99.75 Good Ave.: 113 Fair Foot of Prov‟l Capitol Min: 74 Good Min.: 81 Fair Capitol Waiting Grounds, Unhealthy for Shed Max: 123 Fair Poblacion Max.: 156 sensitive groups Source: EMB-CAR
Air Quality Monitoring Results, 2015 Sampling Station : Municipal Park, Km. 5, Pico, La Trinidad, First Quarter of 2015 Meteorological Conditions Filter Net Weight Air Date and time of Standard (sunny, fair and cloudy, etc.) PM Paper of particles Quality sampling Volume (m ) (ug/m ) Number (mg) Temperature Ambient Index ( C) Condition 2-17-15 to 2-18-15 - Fair Fair @ 12:33 p.m.
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Sampling Station : Provincial Capitol, Km. 6, La Trinidad, First Quarter of 2015 2-16-15 to 2-17-15 - Fair Fair @ 10:43 a.m. Sampling Station : Municipal Park, Km. 5, Pico, La Trinidad, Second Quarter of 2015 5-11-15 to 5-12-15 - Cloudy Fair @ 11:10 a.m. Source: EMB-CAR Air Quality Monitoring Results, 2016 Sampling Station : Municipal Park, Km. 5, Pico, La Trinidad Meteorological Net Conditions Filter Standard PM Air Date and time of Weight of (sunny, fair and cloudy, Quarter Paper Volume (ug/ Quality sampling particles etc.) Number (m ) m ) Index (mg) Temp. Ambient ( C) Condition April 26, 2016: 12:11 PM 16- nd Quarter pm-April 27, 2016 Fair Fair
12:11 p.m. rd Quarter July 20, 2016: 11:45 PM Intermittent a.m. – July 21, 2016: Good - Rain Shower 11:45 a.m. th Quarter Oct. 12, 2016:11:33 PM a.m.- Oct. 13, 2016 Cloudy Good - 11:33 a.m. Sampling Station : Provincial Capitol, Km. 6, La Trinidad April 25, 2016: 9:31 PM nd Quarter am – April 26, 2016: Fair Fair - 9:31 a.m. July 19, 2016: 10:22 PM rd Quarter a.m. – July 20, 2016: Fair Fair - 10:22 a.m. Oct. 11, 2016: 10:26 PM Intermittent th Quarter a.m. – Oct. 12, 2016: Good - Rain 10:26 a.m. Source: EMB-CAR
Air Quality Index, 2017 Sampling Station PM10 Km. 6 provincial Hall, La Trinidad, Benguet 1st Quarter nd Quarter rd Quarter th Quarter
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Km. 5, La Trinidad, Benguet 1st Quarter nd Quarter rd Quarter th Quarter Source: EMB-CAR Natural Hazards
Geologic Hazards
Fault-lines - Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau - DENR survey mapping indicates that the municipality is vulnerable to geologic hazards. This is attributed to the presence of active fault lines along the branches of the northern segment of the Philippine fault line zone which triggers seismic movements of the fault splays within the municipality. Due to the active and extreme rainfall climate make it highly vulnerable to geologic hazards such as landslides, erosions Philippine Fault Zone traverses the municipality, it is probable that it would experience movement due to sudden slips along the fault lines influencing the area in addition to its rugged terrain, geologic composition and ground movements.
Major tectonic faults identified in the Cordillera Region include the Mirador Fault and systems of faulting to the east and west of the municipality. The Mirador Fault is theoretically capable of producing an earthquake of a magnitude of about 6.5 which is equivalent to the energy release of an atomic bomb. The fault line in La Trinidad comes from the southeast passing through Poblacion following the Bolo Creek towards the northwest. Several fault lines have been observed within the area. They are generally oriented in the north- northwest directions, trending essentially parallel to the Luzon Central Cordillera (Diegor, 1979).
The two most notable splays of the Philippine Fault Zone (PFZ) affecting the area are the Digdig Fault that is located east of Benguet and extends to Nueva Viscaya and the Tuba River Fault that passes through Camp 1, Tuba, Benguet and extends towards La Union Province. The other splays of importance are the Tebbo Fault located south of Benguet and the Pugo Fault passing through west central La Union.
In July 16, 1990, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 in the Richter scale shook Luzon, wrecking havoc from Nueva Ecija to Benguet. This was caused by a sudden slip along the Digdig Fault in north Central Luzon. A 125-km stretch length of the fault ruptured, with displacement averaging 4 meters.
La Trinidad is traversed by four (4) inactive minor faults as reported by Philvocs. These faults though said to be inactive can move and damage facilities and homes when the two major faults (San Jose Fault and the Digdig fault) will move as a cause of a major earthquake. The 1990 Earthquake occurred Monday, July 16 at 4:26 p.m.
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An estimated 1,621 people were killed in the earthquake. Most of the fatalities were located in Central Luzon and the Cordillera Region where La Trinidad is located. Properties, infrastructures were also damaged during the 1990 Earthquake. Years after, La Trinidad has recovered and now proud of its restored heritage.
On September 19, 2013, a magnitude 3.0 earthquake was felt at around 5:31 a.m. Epicenter of the earthquake was located at 23 km. south and 36 degrees west of La Trinidad. It has a depth of 29 kms and is caused by a movement of a fault in the municipality. The earthquake was tectonic in origin as reported by the PHIVOLCS.
Fault line
Landslides/Erosions - The municipality‟s rugged topography, geologic composition and extreme rainfall climate makes it highly vulnerable to geologic hazards such as landslides, erosions, ground movements, etc. Latest studies conducted by the Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau shows that the municipality is susceptible to landslides especially in areas where slopes are steep where residential developments occurred. These highly susceptible areas are found in Pico, Balili, Ambiong, Tawang, Bineng, Puguis, and Wangal.
In recent experience of continuous rainfall from typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng in 2009, massive landslides occurred in barangays Puguis, Poblacion, and Beckel claiming many precious lives, and destroying homes. In areas along the waterways, many farm lots were destroyed and carried off by the floodwaters. Considering the hazardous characteristic of the municipality, much care must be taken in considering future developments in order to protect lives, property, and the livelihood of the farmers.
Poblacion, Puguis, and Beckel are the most affected barangays during the storm. This resulted to destruction of farmlands especially in the areas along the waterways. Around 51 families were affected in Barangay Poblacion and over twenty (20) people died. Of the 155 families affected in Little Kibungan, Puguis, nearly a hundred people died. Less than ten (10) people also died in Barangay Beckel. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau recommended that these areas will not be habitable due to the hazard.
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Puguis Landslide (Little Kibungan) 2009
Buyagan, Poblacion slide
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Rockfall/Subsidence
Based on actual survey and/mapping on disaster experienced in the Municipality, shown below are actual location of rock falls located along km 3, ground subsidence and location of big landslides within barangay Puguis and Poblacion, during the typhoon Ondoy and Pepeng. The said areas where there are occurrences of Rockfall and ground subsidence was based on MGB report. Settlements and/or development are being discouraged.
Continuous monitoring and strict implementation of the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Compliance and National Building Code is important to minimize and mitigate disaster in said areas.
Subsidence occurs in some part of the Municipality due to its soil and bedrock formation. Sinkholes are being mapped from the Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau as shown on the map, most of the sinkholes are located in barangay, Balili, Tawang, and Lubas at the Resettlement Area as reported by the Survey Team. As advised by the concerned agency, no structures should be built above sinkhole areas and shall be proposed as an open space.
Flooding
The natural drainage of the La Trinidad valley area is the Balili River. During strong rains, the Balili River and its tributaries are filled up with silt coming from the erosion of slopes from the mountainsides, which causes the water bodies to swell and flood the valley area and along the banks of the Balili River and its tributaries downstream. Drainage facilities along the highway in the urban area consist of manhole drop inlets with interceptors that cross the roadway. Existing underground drainage system, curbs and gutters are also found along the national road, inefficient in conveying run-offs from the adjoining residential and commercial areas towards the Balili River during periods of small rainfall.
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During periods of heavy rainfall, the valley floor, most especially in the strawberry farms of Betag and Poblacion experience flooding. In the outskirts of the valley, swelling of the tributaries of the Balili River cause flooding in farmlands, and destruction of properties.
In 2009, when La Trinidad was hit by Typhoon Pepeng and Ondoy, about 33 families were affected by flooding in Barangay Pico specifically at Toyong. More or less 10 families were affected in Barangay Balili due to overflowing of the Balili River. Some were also flooded at Barangay Poblacion due to siltation of drainages.
Flooding @ Pico and Swamp Area (Betag)
Flood Susceptibility Map
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Drainage Canals should be well maintained especially during rainy season. Additional drainages should be constructed. Waterways should also be maintained in agricultural areas. River easements should be observed. Construction of buildings/shelters in areas identified to be highly susceptible to landslides/erosions/rockfall are highly discouraged to protect lives as well as livelihood of people.
CHAPTER II
Population and Social Profile
Population Growth, 1903-
Over the past century, the population growth rate in the municipality has always been very high compared to the whole country. This is due to the high rate of in-migration into the municipality. This attraction to stay in La Trinidad is due to comparatively higher socio-economic opportunities than its neighboring municipalities, and because of Baguio City‟s spill over population
In the last 2015 Population Census of the Philippine Statistics Authority, the population of La Trinidad was 129,133 persons, growing at an annual rate of %. In the previous census year 2010, the population was 107,188 with 26,717 households. The previous growth rate from 1995-2000, was at 1.51%, while the past growth rates of the municipality showed a growth rate of more than 4% since the ‟s The most recent computed annual growth rate from 2010 to 2015 is
Projected population for year 201 is , persons with , households. Efforts have to be made to address issues relative to high population growth which is most probably due to high in-migration rates that will put more pressure for the government in the provision of goods and services.
Population Growth, 1903-2015
140000 129133
120000 107188
100000 97810
80000 67963 63089 60000 48523 Census Year
40000 28713 Growth Rate 17.5 6.5 1.1 3.7 4.1 4.1 4.8 5.39 5.39 1.51 5.34 3.10 3.79 18551 22732 The barangays20000 of Pico, Balili, and Poblacion12415 are the most populated barangays. Tawang is the fourth most 6554 7994 populated followed267 by Puguis3013 and Betag. Bineng, Alno, Beckel, are the least populated barangays. The 0 expansion of economic1903 activities1918 1930 in the1948 more1960 populated1970 barangays1975 1980 of Pico,1990 Betag,1995 Balili,2000 Puguis,2007 and2010 Poblacion2015 is pushing the people of La Trinidad to situate themselves in the less urbanized areas. In fact, in terms of population growth rates, Betag exhibits the highest population growth rate, at %, followed by Alno. Barangays Wangal,
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Ambiong, Lubas, and Tawang have in recent years, also become new residential areas. Recent census results show that all barangays had over 1% average growth rate indicating even faster population growth.
Population Growth Rate by Barangay and Municipal (1990- INTERCENSAL GROWTH RATE Average BRGY/YEAR GROWTH - - - - - RATES Alapang Alno Ambiong Bahong Balili - Beckel - Betag - Bineng Cruz - Lubas Pico Poblacion - Puguis Shilan Tawang Wangal Municipal /r /r Source: NSO, MPDO computations, /r: revised from previous computations
Due to its distance from the center, Bineng and Alno, have been slow growing barangays. While Bahong, is growing faster, converting its gardens to residential lots as experienced by Ambiong in the recent years. Shilan, likewise growing faster, and being the gateway to the north, is the next expansion area for commercial and residential activities.
Computed at a growth rate of %, population projections show that the municipality will reach the 150,000 mark by year 2020. Pico (using its own growth rate) is also expected to reach over 2 ,000 in that same year.
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Population, Census years 1975- BARANGAY/
CENSUS YR Alapang , , , , , , , Alno , , , /c , , , Ambiong , , , , , , Bahong , , , , , , , , Balili , , , , , , , , Beckel , , , , , , , , Betag , , , , , , , , Bineng , , , , , Cruz , , , , , , , Lubas , , , , , , Pico , , , , , , , , Poblacion , , , , , , , , Puguis , , , , , , , , Shilan , , , , , , , , Tawang , , , , , , , Wangal , , , , , , Municipal /c /c: corrected; Source: NSO Estimated Population by Barangay - PROJECTED POPULATION Barangay Population
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Ambiong , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Beckel , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Bineng , , , , , , , , , , ,
Cruz , , , , , , , , , , ,
Lubas , , , , , , , , , , ,
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Puguis , , , , , , , , , , ,
Shilan , , , , , , , , , , ,
Tawang , , , , , , , , , , ,
Wangal , , , , , , , , , , ,
Total Source of basic data: NSO Census 2015, MPDO Computations
Households per Barangay
At an average of 3.8 (say 4) members per household, it is estimated that there are about 3 , households of La Trinidad in 201 . Bineng has the least number of households at 4 , and Pico, the highest number at 6, . Estimates up to year 2026 are shown in the following table.
Estimated Number of Households by Barangay - Projected Households, 2016- BARANGAY
Urban Ambiong , , , , , , , , , , , , Balili , , , , , , , , , , , , Betag , , , , , , , , , , , , Lubas , , , , , , , , , , , , Pico , , , , , , , , , , , , Poblacion , , , , , , , , , , , , Puguis , , , , , , , , , , , , Tawang , , , , , , , , , , , , Wangal , , , , , , , , , , , , Sub-Total Rural Alapang , , , , , , , , , , , , Alno Bahong , , , , , , , , , , , , Beckel , , , , , , , , , , , , Bineng Cruz , , , , , , , , , , Shilan , , , , , , , , , , , , Sub-Total Total Source: MPDO Estimates
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Barangay Density & Population
The municipal population density in 2000 was 8 persons per hectare and this increased to 13 persons per hectare in 2010. In 2015, population density is at around 16 persons per hectare. This means that over the past 25 years, population density doubled. Average household size is still 4 persons. The densest barangays are Balili and Poblacion. The least dense barangays are Alno, Bineng, Beckel, and Wangal.
Comparative Population Density (1990 -2015, Census Years) YEAR POPULATION DENSITY (persons per square km) BARANGAY /c /c /c /c Alapang Alno Ambiong Bahong Balili Beckel Betag Bineng Cruz Lubas Pico Poblacion Puguis Shilan Tawang Wangal MUNICIPAL *MPDO Computations; /c: corrected
Population by Sex and Age, Year 2000, 2007, 2010 and 2015
The young dependent group (0 to 14) is shrinking. This means that there is comparatively less young dependent population in year 2007 than in year 2000. In 2010, those between the ages of 0-4 years old, became even lesser as compared in 2007. In 2015, census revealed an opposite scenario with that in 2010 where ages of 0-4 had the highest population.
From Census 2007, the general sex ratio was 96.36%. This means that for every 100 females, there are 96 males. In the CBMS census 2010, the ratio was 99, this means that there are 99 males for every 100 females. A ratio higher than 100 indicates that there is predominance of the male population in that group while less than 100 indicates a predominance of female population.
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Thus, for the young age groups, 0-4, 5-9, and 10-14 years old, there are more males than females. Compared to the age groups of 15 -19, 20-24, 25-29, where there are more females than males. For ages 30 to 44, there are again more males than females. The same is true for the age group, 55- 59. For the rest of the older age groups, there are more females than males.
In 2010, NSO Census results revealed that there are more age groups where one finds a predominance of males as compared to 2007. These consist of age groups 0-4, 5-9, 30-34, 35-39 and age groups between 40-44 years old. Comparing the result of the CBMS Survey result from that of the NSO Census in 2010, the sex ratio of the CBMS is at 99 which means that there is a nearly equal number of males to that of the females. NSO survey result show that there were 97 males for every 100 females.
Sex and Age Pyramid 2000, 2007, 2010, and 2015
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Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) census result in 2015 show that the population is dominated by age group 0-4 with a total population of 14,467 (7,039 females and 7,428 males) resulting to a ratio of 105 males to that of a hundred females. This is followed by age group 20-24 with 13,597 (6,719 females and 6,878 males) or a ratio of 102 males to 100 females. Generally, 2015 sex ratio is 103 males to 100 females compared to a 97 males to 100 females in 2010. Figures in 2010 census show a lesser number of males while 2015 figures show a higher population of males than that of the opposite sex.
Population by Age & Sex Group, Census 2010 and 2015
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Population by Single Age, by Sex 2015
Results of the survey conducted under the Community Based Monitoring System (CBMS) in 2015 revealed that single age group 19 years old has the highest number with a percentage share of 3.18% of the total population of the municipality. It consists of 53% females and 47% males.
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Source: CBMS 2015 Estimated Population by Age and Sex, 201 - Estimated population for 201 and 201 show that the largest age group is ages 20-24 years, followed by age group 15-19 years old, and consecutively age groups 5-9 years old and 0-4 years old. Assumption is that disaggregation is the same with that of the CBMS results in 2010. Estimated Population by Age and Sex - Estimated Population 2018 Estimated Population 2019 Age % Sex % Sex Group % Male Female Ratio Male Female Total % Male Female Ratio Male Female Total
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Total Source: MPDO Pop‟n Estimates based on PSA Census 2015; assumption: disaggregation is the same as CBMS 2010
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Age Dependency
In census 2000, the age dependency ratio is computed at 60.9. This means that for every 100 persons in the working age group, 61 persons are dependent on them. Potentially, 39.1% of the population can contribute to the production of goods and services. There is an increasing trend in the working force in the municipality as illustrated below.
Dependency Ratios, 2000, 2007, 2010, 2015 and 2017
Census Census Census Census *Estimated Dependency Ratios
Young-age dependency ratio (0- Old-age dependency ratio (65+) Age dependency ratio Working Age group (15- MPDO computations based on PSA Census, *MPDO Estimates; Assumption: disaggregation is based on PSA Census 2015.
Age Dependency Ratio by Census Year
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Census 2015
Census 2010
Census 2007
Census 2000
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Working Age group (15-64) Age dependency ratio Old-age dependency ratio (65+) Young-age dependency ratio (0-14)
Median Age : years old
The population has a median age of 2 years old. This means that half of the population belongs to the young population (between 2 and 2 years old).
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HEALTH
The 200-bed capacity Benguet General Hospital, one Municipal health Clinic and 16 Barangay Health Stations. This are the public health facilities available in the municipality. Moreover, a new 74-bed capacity, privately owned hospital was established in La Trinidad in 2017 aside from an increasing number of private clinics in the municipality. Health services also abound in nearby Baguio City. For public health facilities, a total of 59 doctors, 76 nurses, and 14 midwives are employed to serve the community. Moreover, private health facilities have also 123 doctors, 15 nurses, and a number midwives.
Medical Facilities, Name of Facility Number Category No. of Beds Benguet General Hospital Tertiary/ Public Cordillera Hospital of Divine Grace Private Rural Health Unit Mun. Unit Barangay Health Stations Mun./Brgy units Medical Clinic/Diagnostic Private - Dental Clinic Private Laboratory & Medical Private
Optical Private - Skin Care Private Rehabilitation Private Renal Center Private Diabetic Clinic Private Total Source: MPDO, CMCI survey
Leading Causes of Morbidity
The top leading causes of illnesses are primarily due to upper respiratory tract infections, hypertension, wounds which includes injuries and animal bites in 201 and 2017. There is an increasing number in hypertension besides decreases in other cases. Proper hygiene and other health safety measures are advised.
Leading Causes of Morbidity, 201
No. Cause Both Both Male Female Rate Male Female Rate Sexes Sexes Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
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Hypertension Pneumonia Influenza - - - Dental & periodontal infections/Diseases Urinary Tract Infection Wound/Injuries/Animal Bites Skin
Diseases/Infection/Allergies Fever Headache (of all forms) - - - - Gastritis/Gastrointestinal diseases & disorders Others - - - - TOTAL Source: MHO
Mortality
A total of deaths were registered at the Local Civil Registrar‟s Office (LRCO) in Death registry includes local residents of La Trinidad and also from other municipalities who happens to be in the locality at the time of death. Death per Barangay, 2017 Barangay Male Female Total Alapang Alno Ambiong Bahong Balili Beckel Betag Bineng Cruz Lubas Pico Poblacion Puguis Shilan Tawang Wangal LA TRINIDAD Source: LCRO
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Leading Causes of Mortality
The top leading causes of death in 2017 are cancer of all forms, Cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, Pneumonia, pulmonary diseases, cerebrovascular disease, and others. The same appears to be the top causes of death for the past two years. Fortunately, there were no incidence of pregnancy related deaths recorded in 2017. Healthy lifestyle measures should always be considered by the general public..
Leading Causes of Mortality, 201 and 201
Cause Both Both Male Female Rate Male Female Rate Sexes Sexes Hypertension Pneumonia Cancer, of all forms Cerebrovascular Disease Heart Disease, all forms Diabetes Mellitus Renal Disease Sepsis Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases Cardiovascular Disease Injuries Disease related to Pregnancy, Childbirth & Delivery Gastrointestinal Bleeding Seizure disorder Others Total Source: MHSO
Infant Mortality
The top leading causes of fetal death in 2014 are prematurity, Sepsis, and Pneumonia. There were no reported number for infant mortality in 2015. Infant mortality rate in 2016 is at 4 infant deaths per 1000 population. These infant deaths occurred in a hospital, three (3) were due to congenital malformation of the brain and heart and the
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Leading Causes of Infant Mortality - CAUSE/ RATE Pre-maturity - Asphyxia Neo-natorum - Congenital Heart Disease Hyaline Membrane Disease Sepsis, Pneumonia Meningococcemia Acute Gastroenteritis Respiratory Disease Syndrome Chronic Placental Insufficiency Pulmonary hemorrhage, Physical Injuries/ Landslide Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Cerebral Palsy Intestine Obstruction Source: MHSO
Leading Causes of Infant Mortality, 2014 Cause/Rate Pre-maturity Sepsis Pneumonia Asphyxia Neo-natorum Respiratory Disease Syndrome Pulmonary Hemorrhage, Cardiopulmonary Arrest Congenital Heart Disease Anencephaly
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Cord Prolapse Very low birth weight Source: MHO
Maternal Mortality
At least 1 maternal mortality was recorded in 2017. It happened at the Benguet General Hospital and is due to placenta previa totalis in hemorrhage. This is a challenge to the health sector to continue and enhance their advocacy skills on maternal health care and the utilization of birth plan per pregnancy despite the mobile population. Nutritional Status
Nutritional Status of Children are regularly being monitored thru the conduct of Operation Timbang (OPT). The children were assessed using three indicators namely: weight for age, height/length for age, and weight for height/length. Estimated number of children for 2016 is 22,684 and 21,782 for 2017.
Nutritional Status of Pre-School Children - months old) Weight for Age -
Year/ Category No. % No. %
Normal Weight Severely Underweight Underweight Overweight Total
Nutritional Status of Daycare School Children (height/length for age), - Classification (New Category) No. % Total % Severely Stunted Stunted , , Normal , , Tall Total
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Nutritional Status of Day care Children (Weight for height and 2017
Year/Classification No. % No. % Severely Wasted Wasted Normal , , Overweight Obese Total Source: MHSO
Other Health Statistical Data
Number of births in La Trinidad is usually increasing for the past three years except in 2017 where there are only 3,975, a slight decrease from that of 2016 data. Increase in number of registered births in the Local Civil Registrar of La Trinidad is due to the proximity of the Benguet General Hospital where most of the births happened. With the opening of the new private hospital in Puguis (Cordillera Hospital of Divine Grace), an additional health facility for La Trinidad and neighbouring areas, birth registry is expected to increase.
Total number of Births, by year and by sex, Not Year Female Males Total indicated
Source: LT-LCRO Births by Place of Birth, by Year Place of Birth/Year
Alapang Alno Ambiong Bahong Balili Beckel Begh
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Betag Bineng Cruz Lubas Pico Poblacion Puguis Shilan Tawang Wangal Taxi Cab CHDG EBN Not indicated Total Source: MHSO
Vital Health Indices
The Crude Birth Rate in 2017 is at 11.48%, an increase of .51% from 2016. On the other hand, there was also an increase of .35% in Crude Death Rate. Noticeably, there was a significant decrease of 5.56% in maternal mortality ratio in 2017 and infant mortality rate decreased to 5.14% from the data in 2016.
Vital Health Indices, 2013- Indices (%) Crude Birth Rate /a /a Crude Death Rate /a /a Infant Mortality Rate /a /a Maternal Mortality Rate /b /b Source: MHSO, /a per 1000 pop‟n., /b per 100,000 popn.
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Family Planning Services
Family Planning Methods Usage
The use of contraceptives among married women of child-bearing age (from 15-49 years old), exhibits a decreasing trend. In 201 , the contraceptive prevalence rate was at 3 %, it has been increasing until 2015. However in 201 , it has decreased by about 6% and has further decreased by about 67% in 2017. But this can be actually higher, since records of the Municipal Health Office only show those who avail of the contraceptives from the midwives. Records from those who get from private clinics/pharmacies are not available. Nevertheless, modern family planning methods which are the pill and injection, are the more preferred methods among new acceptors and current users of contraceptives
Contraceptive Prevalence Rate -
Year
Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (%)
Current User at the end of the year , , , , , , Source: MHO /c: corrected from New Data
New Family Planning Acceptors by Method - NEW
ACCEPTORS Modern FP Users Users Users % Users % Users % Users % Method Pills Injection IUD BTL - - NSV - - Condom - - Implant ------Natural FP Method LAM SDM CMM/CM - - - - NFP-BBT - - - - NFP-STM - - - - Total Source: MHO
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Current Family Planning Users by Method - CURRENT USERS Modern FP Method Users % Users % Users % Users % Users % Pills Injection IUD BTL - - NSV - - Condom Implant ------Natural FP Method LAM SDM CMM/CM - - NFP-BBT - - - - NFP-STM - - - - TOTAL Source: MHSO
SOCIAL WELFARE
A. Social Welfare Programs and Services available.
Facilities
There are at least three facilities that offer social welfare services.
Social Welfare Facilities Facility Clientele Services La Trinidad Rehabilitation Center For Children with Day Care ; Physical Therapy Special Children, (Old BeGH Bldg.) Disabilities Occupational Therapy Home Care Reception Study Center for Children, Orphans Adoption Wangal Foster Care Family, Women, Training for Women, Parents, Youth Family, Women, and Children Center Children Alternative Learning Center for OSY Source: MSWDO
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Clientele Served
There is a prevalence of School Delinquency, Out-of-School youth, Elderly and people needing financial assistance for health or livelihood purposes. As such the local Social Welfare Office provides an assortment of services: counselling, casework, and technical assistance to the target clientele. Other services required by the needy are coordinated with partner public and private agencies.
Number of Clientele served by Type, - Type of Clientele
Families , , , , Children , , , , Youth Persons w/ Disabilities Elderly , , , , Women , Persons in Distress - - - Solo Parent Total Source: MSWDO
Persons with Disability
Comparing the CBMS data between 2010 and 2015, partial blindness and mild cerebral palsy are the most common disability, mostly among males. In 2015, there were 758 PWDs wherein only 252 were issued with IDs.
Type of Disability by Sex, 2010 and 2015 Type of Disability by Sex M % F % Total % M % F % Total % Total Blindness Partial Blindness % Low Vision % % Totally Deaf % Partially Deaf % Hard of Hearing Oral Defect % One Hand % No Hands % One Leg % No Legs %
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Mild Cerebral Palsy % Severe Cerebral Palsy % Regularly Intellectually ------Impaired Severely Intellectually ------Impaired Regularly Impaired by % Mental Illness Severely Impaired by - - - - - Mental Illness Regularly Multiple % Impaired Severely Multiple - - - - - Impaired Others % Total
Source: CBMS 2010 and 2015 About 44% of those with disability were due to illness, 36% were in-born, and 13% were due to accidents in 2010.
Causes of Disability by Sex, 2010 Cause of Disability M % F % Total % In-born Illness Accident Others
Total Source: CBMS 2010 Out of the 992 persons with disability, 216 are able to receive various kinds of assistance. At least 40% are able to receive medical assistance, 29% receive financial assistance, and 26% receive other kinds of assistance. The government, non-government and other entities were the sources of assistance. Type of Assistance Received by PWDs by Sex,
Type of Assistance M % F % Total % Financial Assistance Medical Assistance Educational Assistance Livelihood Assistance Discount on Medicine Others Total Source: CBMS 2010
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Sources of Assistance Received by Persons with Disabilities Source of Assistance # % Government Non-Government Others Total Source: CBMS 2010
Solo Parents
There were a total of 1,585 solo parents in 2010, of which, 37% were widows/widowers, 24% were unmarried parents, and 17% were abandoned by their spouses. Of the solo parents, about one third or 37% comprised of males, and two thirds, or 63% were females. In 2015 CBMS census result, 151 solo parents were males and 985 were females or a total of 1,136. This time, reason for being a solo parent were not among the questions asked during the interview.
Type of Solo Parent by Sex, 2010 Type of Solo Parent M % F % Total % Death of Spouse Imprisonment of Spouse Mental & Physical Incapacity of Spouse Legal/De Facto Separation from Spouse Annulment of Marriage Abandonment of Spouse for At least One
Year Unmarried Mother/Father Legal Foster Parent/ Guardian Assumed the Responsibility as the Hh head Other Reason Total Source: CBMS 2010
Senior Citizens
There were 3,375 senior citizens in 2010 and 5,404 in 2015. In 2010, 66% are members of the Senior Citizens Association, of which they were issued identification cards as compared in 2015 where 85% were issued IDs. Out of the 66% only 29% are able to use their identification cards in availing discounts for medicines and other services in 2010.
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Senior Citizens with ID Card by Sex, 2010 and 2015
Senior Citizens M % F % Total % M % F % Total % Member, With ID Card , , , , Members who are Able To Use ID ------Non-Member, w/o ID Card Total , , , Source: CBMS 2010
Child Development (Daycare) Centers
A total of 57 Day Care Centers are located all over the municipality catering to the early education needs of children 3 to 5 years old. Although established to watch over the children especially for working mothers, it has also instructional functions, providing pre-school services to the children. For a number of children with disabilities, the La Trinidad Rehabilitation Center for Special Children (LTRCSC) offers therapeutic management.
Day Care Centers by Location Location & Day Care Centers # of DCC Alapang (3) Alapang DCC (P) Samoyao DCC (P) Camp Dangwa DCC (P) Alno (2) Alno DCC (P) Conig DCC (P) Ambiong (3) Central Ambiong DCC (P) Parapad DCC (P) Gulon DCC (P) ` Bahong (3) Bahong DCC (P) Bahong Christian Community DCC (C) Sadag DCC (P) Balili (7) Balili DCC (R) Tabangaoen DCC (P) Pines Park DCC (R) Balili Extension DCC (R) Mamaga DCC (R) Botiwtiw DCC (P) Upper Balili DCC (R) Beckel ( ) Beckel DCC –(P) Balangbang DCC -(P) Lamut DCC -(P) Betag (2) Betag DCC-(P) Betag DCC Extension -(P) Bineng (2) Bineng DCC-(P) Bodiweng DCC - (P) Cruz (1) Cruz DCC-(P) Lubas ( ) Lubas DCC-(P) Guitley DCC-(P) Poblacion (3) Buyagan DCC-(P) Buyagan DCC Extension Kesbeng DCC - (R) Pico (6) Bayabas DCC -(P) POCNA DCC - (C) Upper Cogcoga DCC- (P) Shamolog DCC- (P) Lower Cogcoga- (P) Toyong DCC - (R) Puguis (5) Lamtang DCC-(P) Puguis Proper DCC- (P) Longlong DCC-(P) Puguis Extension DCC-(P) House of Prayer DCC- (C)
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Shilan (6) Balukas DCC(P) Sagpawe DCC -(P) Pagal DCC-(P) Besil-Cavanao DCC(P) Shontog DCC-(P) Jappa DCC-(R) Tawang (4) Central Tawang DCC-(P) Upper Banig DCC-(P) Lower Banig DCC-(R) Boted DCC- (C) Wangal ( ) Gayasi DCC-(P) Talinguroy DCC -(P) Upper Wangal DCC-(P) Lower Wangal DCC-(P) BTS DCC -(P) Source: Municipal Social Welfare & Development Office (MSWDO) P = Permanent, R= Renting, C=Church
EDUCATION
As the capital town of the province, the municipality has served as an educational center for its neighboring municipalities. Second to Baguio City, the municipality is touted as one of the prime education centers in the province. The Benguet State University (BSU) is recognized as one of the Centers of Education Excellence in the country. Aside from being the center of agricultural education, it has branched out to offer services in undergraduate and graduate studies in the arts, sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and other technical courses.
Educational Attainment
In Census year 2000, those who have reached at least elementary level was at 30% of the household population 5 years old and over. In a local study in 2006, it was at 35% of the household population 6 years old and over. This was reduced to 22.4% in 2007 Census.
In year 2000, 14% of the household population 5 years and over, graduated high school. This increased to 16% in 2006 and 22% in 2007. The same trend is true for college graduates: only 8% in year 2000, increasing to 13% in 2006, and further increasing to 18% in 2007.
Highest Educational Attainment Highest 2000 Census/a 2006 Literacy Survey/b 2007 Census/c Educational hh pop’n 6 yrs old hh pop’n Attainment 5 Yrs + % & over % 6 Yrs + % No Grade Completed , , , Pre-School , , , Elementary , , , (1st - 4th Grade) ) (5th - 7th Grade) (Graduate) High School , , , (Undergraduate) (Graduate) Post-Secondary , , ,
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(Undergraduate) (Graduate) College , , , (College Undergrad) (Degree Holder) Post-Baccalaureate Not Stated , TOTAL Sources: /a Census , /b MPDO computations from the Education Monitoring Survey, 2006), /c CBMS
PSA (NSO) Survey results in 2010 show that 22,591 or 24% of the total school age population have reached Elementary Level. 28,526 or 30% of the population were in high school, where 14,926 are males and 13,600 were females. There were 18,772 Academic Degree Holders, wherein 7,431 are males and 11,341 are females. Noticeably, there are a lot more female degree holders than males. There is a continuing increase in college graduates where 18,772 or 20% of the total population were able to graduate.
Highest Grade/Year Completed of 5 years Old and Over, 2010 HH Popn. 5 % to % to Highest Grade/Year % total Years Old total Male Female total Completed by Sex Popn. and Over Popn. Popn. No Grade Completed , Preschool , , Elementary Ist to 4th Grade , , 5th to 6th Grade , , Graduate , , High School Undergraduate , , Graduate , , Post Secondary Undergraduate Graduate , , College Undergraduate , , Academic Degree Holder , , Post Baccalaureate Not Stated TOTAL Source: NSO Census 2010
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Highest Educational Attainment, 3 years old and above,
In 2010, the household population, 3 years old and over, 7.31% were elementary graduates, while 16.38% were high school graduates. Another 2.55% were post-secondary graduates, 16.35% were college graduates, and had a Master‟s Degree
Highest Educational Attainment, 3 years old and above,
Sex Male Female Both Sexes Educational Attainment # % # % # % No Grade , , , Day Care , Nursery/Kindergarten/Prep. , Grade 1 , , , Grade 2 , , , Grade 3 , , , Grade 4 , , , Grade 5 , , , Grade 6/7 Elementary Graduate , , , 1st Year High School , , , 2nd Year High School , , , 3rd Year High School , , , 4th/5th Year High School High School graduate , , , 1st year Post Secondary 2nd year Post Secondary 3rd year Post Secondary Post-Secondary graduate , , 1st year College , , , 2nd year College , , , 3rd year College , , 4th year College or higher College graduate , , With units Masters/Doctors Doctors Master‟s degree Not Stated Source: CBMS 2010
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Highest Grade/year Completed of Household Population 5 Years Old and Over, 2010
In 2010 NSO Survey, there were 10,542 individuals aged 5-9 years old. Of the total age population, there were about 12% or 1,281 individual who did not complete any grade. Among them are 658 males and 623 females. In age group 10- y/o, there were 3.11% or 43 individuals, 22 males and 21 females who were not able to complete any grade. Likewise, in age group 17-35 y/o and over, 685 or around 1% of the total age group population did not finish any grade.
There were a total of 6,333 aged 5-9 y/o were able to complete 1st to 4th grade (elementary). For age 10-16 y/o, 936 males and 849 females graduated elementary. In high school level, 1,251 graduated while 5,337 were undergraduates. Moreover, there were 148 who reached post-secondary, and 364 were college undergraduates.
There were 18,772 Academic Degree Holders in 2010 (aged 17-35 and over). For Post Baccalaureate level, 1,015 individuals were able to complete. There were also 15,979 who were college undergraduates, 2,923 post- secondary, 21,938 high school level (5,522 undergraduates and 16,416 graduates), and 5,739 elementary graduates.
Household Population 5 Years Old and Over by Highest Grade/Year Completed, 2010 Highest 5-9 y/o 10-16 y/o 17-35 y/o and over Grade/Year Both Both Both Male Female Male Female Male Female Completed Sexes Sexes Sexes No Grade
Completed Preschool Elementary 1st - 4th Grade 5th - 6th Grade - - - Graduate - - - High School - - - Undergraduate - - - Graduate - - - Post Secondary - - - Undergraduate - - - Graduate ------College - - - Undergraduate Academic Degree ------Holder Post baccalaureate ------Not Stated - - - TOTAL Source: PSA 2010
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Household Population, 5 to 24 years old Attending School, 2007
Seventy percent of those between aged 5 to 24 years old were attending school in SY 2007-2008. Of the 70%, 33% were males, and 36 % were females. For the thirty percent who were not attending, 14% were males and 16% were females. Of the total household population 5 to 24 yrs. old not attending school, 21% belonged to the age group 20 to 24 years old. And 7% belonged to the 15-19 years old group.
Household Population, aged 5 to 24 years old who are Attending School, 2007 HH Popn 5 to 24 Age Group y/o Attending % to Popn - % - % - % - % Total Male Female HH Pop 5 to 24 y/o Not Attending % to Popn Age Group Total , , , Male , , , Female , , , Source: Census 2007
Household Population 5 to 24 years Old Who were attending School, and Place of School, 2010
There were 32,757 (5 to 24 y/o) who were attending school at any time from June 2009 to March 2010. This is composed of 15,895 males and 16,862 females. Of the 15,895 males, 12,823 of them studied in the same school in the municipality. 13,425 females from the total 16,862 also studied in the same school. Some 6,091 (2,866 males and 3,225 females) transferred to other municipality but in the same province. Only 418 studied to other provinces.
Household Population 5 to 24 Years Old Who Were Attending School at any time from June 2009 to March 2010 by Sex, and Place of School, Household Population 5 Place of School Sex and to 24 Years Old Who City/Municipality Same Province Were Attending School Same Province/ Different of Present Different at any time from June Municipality Province Residence Municipality 2009 to March 2010 Male , , , Female , , , Total Source: NSO 2010
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Highest Educational Attainment of those attending school, 3 years old and above, 2010
In 2010, there was a total of 29,083 who were attending school, where 5.87% were enrolled in the Day Care service, 6.22% were in pre-school, 49.37 were in elementary, 21.35% were in high school, 1.33% were in post- secondary school, 27.61% were in college, and 0.34% were taking their Masteral Degree.
Highest Educational Attainment of those Attending School Sex Male Female Both sexes Grade/Year Level # % # % # % Day Care Nursery/Kindergarten/Preparatory Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6/7 Total in Elementary 1st Year HS 2nd Year HS 3rd Year HS 4th/5th Year HS Total in High School 1st year PS 2nd year PS 3rd year PS Total in Post-Secondary 1st year College 2nd year College 3rd year College 4th year College or higher Total in College Post Graduate School Not Stated Total Source: CBMS 2010
Children, aged 6 to 16 years old, Not Attending Elementary and High School, 2010
In 2010, a total of 327 children between the ages of 6 to 12 years old were recorded to be not attending elementary. Barangay Poblacion had the most children who are not in elementary, and Bineng has the least number. While a total of 590 children between the ages of 13 to 16 years old were not attending high school. Of the barangays, Puguis recorded the most number while Bineng had the least number of children not attending high school.
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No. of Children not attending Elementary and High School Children 13-16 years old Children 6 to 12 years old Barangay Not attending High Not attending Elementary School Alapang Alno Ambiong Bahong Balili Beckel Betag Bineng Cruz Lubas Pico Poblacion Puguis Shilan Tawang Wangal Total Source: CBMS 2010
Projected School-age population by level
School-going age population in 2015 is at 48,767 or 37.76% of the municipal population, computed based on 2015 PSA survey. Pre-school age (3-6) is at 10,569 representing 8.18% of the total population in 2015. Ages 7-12 or elementary school age is at 14,955 or 11.58% of 2015 municipal population. Secondary level or ages 13- 16 is at almost 7.78% of the total population. In the tertiary level, group of 13-16 years old, there are 13,197 representing 10.23% of the total population.
Projected School-age population by level Base Grouping Year
School going age population , , , , , , , , , , , Pre-school ( - ) , , , , , , , , , , , Elementary ( - ) , , , , , , , , , , , Secondary ( - ) , , , , , , , , , , , Tertiary (17- ) , , , , , , , , , , , Source: MPDO Computation based on 2015 PSA census data
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Performance Indicators
Elementary Level
In terms of performance indicators, the cohort survival rate, which shows the proportion of enrolees in the beginning of the grade or school-year who reached grade 6, is at in SY 2015- and has increased to a high 99.54% in SY 2016- .
The retention rate, the proportion of the enrolment in the school year that continues to be in school in the following year, is placed at a high % for SY 201 - 6 and SY 201 -
The transition rate, the percentage of pupils who graduate from one level of education and move on to the next higher level (from primary to intermediate or from intermediate to secondary), is at a high 100% for school years - 6 to - .
The repetition rate, the proportion of pupils who enrolled in the same grade/year more than once to the total number of pupils in that grade/year during SY 201 - , is at %. The completion rate, the percentage of first year entrants in a cycle of education surviving to the end of the cycle, is at 96.03% during school year 201 - .
The Dropout rate, the proportion of pupils/students who leave school during the school year as well as those who complete the grade/year level but fail to enrol in the next grade/year level the following school year to the total number of pupils/students enrolled during the previous school year, is generally nil in the past school-years. In SY - , it has decreased to a rate of . % for SY 201 - .
The failure rate also shows a very low percentage for the past school years at 0. % in SY 201 - 6. It has decreased to . % during SY 201 - .
The Graduation rate, (the proportion of pupils/students who finished grade 6 in the present year compared to the number of pupils/students who enrolled in grade 6 in the present year), has been generally high in the past years, and even higher during the last school year with 9 for male graduates and 9 % for female graduates or an average of 98 for SY 201 - .
Performance Indicators, Elementary Level, SY 201 - to SY ‟ -
SY 14- SY 15- SY 16- PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (%) M F Ave. M F Ave. M F Ave.
Cohort Survival
rate Retention rate
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Transition rate Repetition rate Completion rate Drop-out rate Failure rate . . . Graduation rate Source: DepEd- Division Office
High School Level
In School Year 201 - , the performance indicators in the high school level are generally lower compared to those in the elementary level. The completion rate is at a low % for males and 8 % for females, at the average, completion rate is at a very low which means that only 7 % of those enrolled in grade 1, six or ten years ago have actually completed elementary/secondary level in 7. The cohort survival rate has increased to % for males and % for females. This measures the group of pupils who are able to reach grade VI. Survival rate is vulnerable to migration, which means some may have transferred to other places and there to continue their studies.
Performance Indicators, High School Level, SY ‟ -‟ , SY „ –‟ , and SY ‟ -„ SY SY SY PERFORMANCE ’ -‘ ’ –‘ ’ –‘ INDICATORS Ave. Ave. Ave. M F M F M F Rate Rate Rate
Cohort Survival /c /c /c rate /c /c Retention rate
Transition rate /c /c /c
Repetition rate /c /c Completion
rate Drop-out rate
Failure rate Deleted indicator Graduation /c rate Source: DepEd-Benguet Division, /c: corrected from New Data
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Educational Facilities
There are a growing number of pre-schools in La Trinidad today with a total of 33 schools. There are 24 Public elementary schools in the municipality and one school for special children. In terms of secondary schools, there are 8 public and 7 private schools. The Benguet State University is the lone state university in the municipality and there are 8 private colleges. Moreover, there are a growing number of vocational/ technical schools. This may be due to the increased demand for skilled workers abroad. To date, there are 3 public schools and 23 registered private schools. Among the private technical vocational schools, there are 8 schools with language programs.
Pre- School & Elementary
Private Pre-Schools and Elementary Schools by Location, SY 2015- Name of School Category Location 1. Advocates Academic College, Inc. Pre-school Balili 2. Benguet Learning Center, Inc. Pre- School& Elem. Wangal 3. Benguet Lilly Educational Center, Inc. Kinder I & II Shilan 4. Brilliant Child Christian Academy Pre-School & Elem. Km. 6, Betag 5. Central Balili Wesleyan Academy, Inc. Pre-School & Elem. Balili 6. Cordillera Career Development College Pre-School & Elem. Poblacion 7. Epiphany Learning Center Inc. Pre- School, Grades I-V Km. 5, Betag 8. Full Bright Preparatory School, Inc. Pre-School & Elem. Betag 9. Globalight Vision Center Pre-School, Grade I-IV Cruz 10. Holy Chapel Educational Center, Inc. Pre-School, Grade I-IV Poblacion 11. HOPE Christian Academy Pre-School & Elem. Km. 5, Balili 12. Immaculate Heart of Mary School of La Trinidad, Inc. Pre-School & Elem. Pico 13. Immanuel Family Learning Institute of the Phils. Inc. Pre-School & Elem. Ambiong 14. Keys of the Kingdom Ministries Learning Center Pre- School, Grades I-V Pico 15. King‟s College of the Phils - Benguet Pre-School to College Pico 16. La Trinidad Nazarene Learners Center Pre-School & Elem. Pico 17. Lifeway Preschool Pre-school Wangal 18. Little Flower Children‟s Home Foundation, Inc Pre-School & Elem. Km. 4, Balili 19. Orientian School, Inc. Pre-School & Elem. Betag 20. Our Lady of Nativity School of Ambiong, Inc. Pre-School Ambiong 21. Philippine Asia Bible College Foundation, Inc. Pre-school & Elem. Pico 22. Rainbow Mission Int‟l Academy, Inc Pre-School & Elem. Poblacion 23. Royal Educational Achievers School, Inc.- REACH Pre-School & Elem. Pico 24. San Jose School of La Trinidad, Inc. Pre-School & Elem. Poblacion 25. Shekinah Educational Center of Benguet, Inc. Pre-School & Elem. Pico
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26. Star Educational Christian Foundation Pre-School & Elem. Pico 27. St. Therese School of Tomay, Inc. Pre-School & Elem. Bahong 28. Sunbeam Learning Center Pre-School & Elem. Pico 29. Super Kids Learning Center Pre-School & Elem. Puguis 30. The Montessori Academy of La Trinidad, Beng., Inc Pre-School & Elem. Km. 4, Balili 31. Triniville Central Collge Pre-School Pico 32. UCCP Integrated School Pre-School & Elem. Cabanao Balili 33. VETEC Foundation, Inc. Pre-School & Elem. Shilan Source: DepEd, 2016, MPDO Survey
List of Public Elementary Schools 1. Alapang Camp Dangwa E/S 13. Lamtang E/S 2. Alno Kadoorie E/S 14. Longlong E/S 3. Ambiong E/S 15. Lubas E/S 4. Bahong E/S 16. Pagal E/S 5. Balili E/S 17. Pico Bayabas E/S 6. Balukas E/S 18. Puguis E/S 7. Beckel E/S 19. Tacdian E/S 8 Bineng E/S 20. Tawang E/S 9. Bodiweng E/S 21. Talinguroy E/S 10. Buyagan E/S 22. Wangal E/S 11. Lamut E/S 23. Benguet Special Education Center 12. La Trinidad Central School 24. BSU Elementary Department
High School
List of High Schools by Location Private 1. San Jose High School Department Poblacion 2. CCDC High School Department Poblacion 3. Star Education Christian Foundation Pico 4. HOPE Christian Academy, Inc. Wangal 5. La Trinidad Nazarene Learners Center Pico 6. Rainbow Mission International Academy, Inc. Poblacion 7. Sunbeam Learning Center Pico 8. Kings College of the Philippines Pico 9. Philippine Asia Bible College Foundation, Inc. Pico 10. Precious Jewel School and Tutorial Center, Inc. 11. Benguet Learning Center Wangal
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12. Holy Chapel Educational Center, Inc. Poblacion 13. North Skills Polytechnic College, Inc. Betag Public 1.Benguet National High School – Main Wangal 2. Benguet National High School – Alno Extension Alno 3. Benguet National High School – Bineng Extension Bineng 4. LT National H/S (formerly Benguet National High School Lubas Puguis Annex) 5. La Trinidad National High School Lubas 6. Cordillera Regional Science High School Wangal 7. Benguet State University – Voag High School Balili 8. Benguet State University – Science High School Balili 9. Eastern La Trinidad National High School (formerly Benguet Beckel National High School Extension Beckel) Source: Mayor‟s Office Licensing Division
Tertiary Level
List of Colleges and Universities by Location Public 1. Benguet State University Balili Private 1. Cordillera Career Development College Poblacion King‟s College of the Philippines-Benguet Pico 3. Luzon Nazarene Bible College Pico 4. Benguet Vocational School Colleges, Inc. Pico 5. HML International College Km. 4, Pico 6. Triniville Central College Km. 3, Balili 7. Culinary Arts Hotel Entrepreneurial & Travel Services Academy Inc. Km. 4, Balili 8. Philippine College of Ministry of Baguio City, Inc. Puguis Source: CHED
Technical Vocational Schools
List of Technical- Vocational Schools by Location Private with 1. Advocates Academic College, Inc. Km. 4, Pico Regular 2. Northskills Polytechnic College, Inc.(Formerly BOLTC) Programs 3. Benguet Vocational School Colleges, Inc. Pico 4. Cordillera Career Development College Poblacion 5. Cordillera Quest Betag 6. King‟s College of the Philippines-Benguet Pico
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7. Jekkara Overseas Training. Center, Inc. Balili 8. JPC Heavy Equipment Training Center 9. Maxim Clark Academy, Inc. 10. Montañosa College Km. 6, Betag 11. La Trinidad Valley Institute of Technology Betag Private 1. Triniville Central College Km. 3, Balili with 2. Top Class Language Academy, Inc. Language 3. Dream English Learning Center Philippines, Inc. Km. 4, Pico Programs 4. The Units English Tutorial Institute, Inc. 5. Help English Language Program Inc. Puguis 6. Aim High English Academy Inc. 7. Talaria Academy for Learning English Inc. Beckel 8. Cordillera Speech Management & Rhetoric Training Services Other 1. Transcription Learning Center, Inc. Private 2. Lifetrend Academy, Inc. Pico 3. Flex Impact Security Training Services, Inc. 4. Immanuel Family Learning Institute of the Philippines, Inc. Public 1. Benguet Livelihood Productivity Center Wangal 2. Benguet State University Balili Source: TESDA, Licensing Section-Mayor‟s Office\
Enrolment by Level of Education
With the growing population, there is an increasing trend in enrolment at all levels of education.
Enrolment by Pre-School, Elementary Secondary and Tertiary SY ’ -’ to 2016- ) SY SY SY School - Total - Total - Total Level Male Female Male Female Male Female Pre-School Public , , , Private Elementary Public , , , , , , , , , Private , , , , , , , , , Secondary Public , , , , , , , , , Private , , , , , , , , ,
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Senior High Public No Senior High School , Private , , Tertiary Public , , , , , , , , , Private , , , , , , , , , Total Source: DepEd- La Trinidad District, DepEd-CAR, CHED
Enrolment in technical/vocational course in 201 increased by more than 227% from that of the enrolment in 2015 according to the records of TESDA-Benguet. Private technical/vocational schools had the most number of enrollees. Among the total enrollees were , males and , females. The increase maybe associated with the high demand of employment opportunities locally and abroad.
Enrolment in Technical & Vocational Schools - TYPE OF TECHNICAL Total Total Total SCHOOL Male Female Male Female Male Female Public , , Private , , , , , , , , , Total Source: TESDA
Number of Public School Teachers and Number of Classrooms, Elementary and High School Level
A total of 357 school teachers are in the Elementary Level in 2017. Most of them are paid by the DepEd while others are paid under the Municipal School Board. Pupils are conveniently having their class in the Elementary Level inside 322 classrooms.
For the High School level, 220 teachers caters to ever increasing school population in the public schools. There are also 122 classrooms which are being used by the high school students in the public high schools. Aside from public schools are a growing number of private schools which augments the public schools in the provision of educational needs of the school-going population of the Municipality.
No. of Public School Teachers and Classrooms, Elementary and High School Level, 2017 NO OF NO OF SCHOOL TEACHERS CLASSROOMS ELEMENTARY Alapang-Camp Dangwa Alno-Kadoorie Ambiong
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Bahong Balili Balukas Bekkel Beng Sped Center Bineng Bodiweng Buyagan La Trinidad Central Lamtang Lamut Longlong Lubas Pagal Pico Puguis Tacdian Talingguroy Tawang Wangal Total SECONDARY BeNHS-Alno Annex BeNHS-Bineng Annex BeNHS-Longlong Annex Eastern La Trinidad National High School-Beckel Cordillera Regional Science High School BeNHS-Main La Trinidad National High School-Lubas Total Source: DepEd LT District Office
HOUSING
Number of Housing Units, by type of Building and Construction Materials
In 2007, most occupied housing units are made of sturdy construction materials. About 60% have either concrete/brick/stone walls and 20.77% have galvanized iron/aluminum for roofing materials. Those houses made out of Sawali/Bamboo/Nipa materials are minimal at 0.
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Occupied Housing Units by Construction materials of the Roof & Outer Walls, 2007 Construction Materials of the Roof Construction Materials of Total Occuppied % Galvanized Tile Concrete/Clay Half Galvanized Iron the Outer Walls Housing Units Iron/Aluminum Tile & Half Concrete TOTAL 22,758 100% 20,210 (88.80%) 2,315 (10.17%) 90 (0.40%) Concrete / Brick / Stone 13,625 60% 11,280 2,219 58 Wood 385 2% 347 11 - Half Concrete, Half Wood 3,435 15% 3,335 70 25 Galvanized Iron/ Alum 4,727 21% 4,699 13 6 Bamboo/Sawali/Nipa 19 0% 13 - - Glass 1 0% 1 - - Makeshift Materials 28 0% 22 - - Others / Not Reported 538 2% 513 2 1 Source: NSO 2007
In 2010, 63% or 16,355 of the total housing units were made up of concrete/brick/stone, 19% were made up of Galvanized Iron/Aluminum, and 16% were made up of half concrete and half wood. 2% of the total housing units were made up of wood while .39% were of other kinds of construction materials.
Occupied Housing Units by Construction Materials of the Outer Walls and Roof, 2010 Construction Materials of the Roof Total Half `Construction Materials of Occupied Galvanized % Tile/Concrete/ Galvanized the Outer Walls Housing Iron/ Wood Clay Tile Iron & Half Units Aluminum Concrete TOTAL % Concrete/Brick/ , , , Stone Wood Half Concrete, Half Wood , , Galvanized , , Iron/Aluminum Bamboo/Sawali/Nipa Asbestos Glass Makeshift Materials Others No Walls Not Reported Source: NSO 2010
In , there was an increase of more or less 10% in the usage of strong materials used for both roof and walls of housing units. Housing units built with mixed but predominantly strong materials has decreased to more or less
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2% to 1.30% in both census years. In the same census year, data shows that out of 34,157 households, there are 33,599 occupied housing units. From the data below, most households now live in multi-unit residences, while there are still those who prefer to stay in single houses.
Number of Occupied Housing Units, Number of Households, Household Population, and Ratio of Households and Household Population to Occupied Housing Units by Type of Building and City/Municipality: 2015 Ratio of Ratio of Household Occupied Average Households Number of Household Population Type of Building Housing Household to Occupied Households Population to Occupied Units Size Housing Housing Units Units Single House , , , Duplex , , , Multi-unit Residential , , , Commercial/Industrial/Agricultural , Not Reported Total , , , Source: PSA 2015
Occupied Housing Unit by Construction Materials, 2010 and 2015 Roofing Materials Wall Materials Construction Materials # of HH % # of HH % # of HH % # of HH % Strong Materials , , , , Light Materials Salvaged/ Makeshift Materials Mixed but Predominantly Strong , , Mixed but Predominantly Light Mixed but Predominantly Salvage Not Stated Total Source: CBMS 2010
In year 2000, about 65% of the populace or 8,597 owned a house and 22% rented a place to stay. In 2010, majority of all households owned a house at 56%. More households now rented a house or room at 32% and 11% had rent-free houses.
Tenurial Status of housing units, 2000 & Year 2000, NS0 2010, CBMS Year 2010, NSO Tenurial Status # % # % Tenurial Status # % Own house , , Owned/being amortized , Rent house/room , , Rented ,
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Rent-free house , , Rent-free with consent of owner , Other tenure Rent-free without status consent of owner Total Total Source: NSO, CBMS
Tenurial Status of House and Lot
Community Based Monitoring System (CBMS) census results in 2015 revealed a 38.491% rate of tenurial status of families living in their own house and lot. Another 45.156% of families live in rented house and lot. A percentage of 13.05 are families living in rent-free house and lot with consent of owner.
Tenurial Status of House and Lot Tenurial Status Number Percentage (%) Own house and lot , Rent house and lot , Own house, rent lot Own house, rent-free lot with consent of owner Own house, rent-free lot without consent of owner Rent-free house & lot with consent of owner Rent-free house & lot without consent of owner Living in public space with rent Living in public space without rent Other Tenure Status TOTAL Source: CBMS 2015
Majority to all housing units, at 68% of all housing units, had a floor area of less than 69 sq. m. in year 2000. In 2010, 20% had a floor area of less than 49 m which had an equal percentage rate with that of less than 19 m floor area.
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Floor Area by Housing Units 2000 2010 Floor Area (sq. m.) Floor Area (sq. m.) Housing Units % Housing Units % Less than 69 9246 68 50-69 3,348 18 70- 119 2190 16 30-49 3,832 20 120 + 1593 12 20-29 3,514 19 Not Reported 499 4 10-19 3,827 20 Total 13,528 5-9 3,074 16 less than 5 1,243 7 Total 18,838 Source: PSA, 2000, 2010
Dwelling Units by Type
Single detached houses are still the preferred type of homes for most of the homeowners at 15,038 in year 2010. This is followed by those in multi-unit residential homes such as apartments or boarding houses at 8,538 units.
Comparative Type of Housing Structure Type of Structure 1. Single , , , 2. Duplex , , 3. Multi-Unit Residential , , , 4. Commercial/ Agricultural /Industrial 5. Institutional Living Quarters 6. Not Reported Total Source: 1990, 2000, 2010 NSO Census
For CBMS 2010, the main source of drinking water is bottled/purified/distilled water considered by authorities as safe drinking water), with 12,441 households or 54.98% of all households. NSO data also show that most households finds it best to drink bottled water. It represents 15,046 or 56.32% of the total 26,717 households in
Main Source of Drinking water, 2010 CBMS 2010 NSO 2010 Main Source of Drinking Water Main Source of Drinking Water # of hh % # of hh % Own use faucet community water Community Water System , , system Shared faucet community water Shared Community Water System , , system Own Deepwell Own use tubed/piped deep well Shared Deepwell Shared tubed/piped deep well
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Own Artesian well Tubed/piped shallow well Shared Artesian well Dug Well Own Shallow well Protected Spring , Shared Shallow well Unprotected Spring River, Stream, Lake, Spring, other , Lake, river, rain and others bodies of water Bottled Water / Purified / Distilled , Peddler Tanker/Peddler Bottled Water , Others Others Not Stated - Total Total Source: CBMS, NSO 2010
For those households who do not use bottled / purified / distilled water, for 6,499 households or 62% of all households, the source of drinking water is still within the premises of their home. For 19%, their main source of drinking water is outside their premises within 250 meters or less. And for 8%, access to safe water is more difficult.
Distance of home to the Main Source of Drinking water, 2010
Distance of the Source of Drinking Water from home # of hh %
Within premises
Outside premises but 250 meters or less
251 meters or more
Don‟t know
Total , Source: CBMS 2010
Electricity
In year 2000, at least 89% of households used electricity for lighting, about 4.6% used Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and 3.9% used kerosene. For 2010, 97.02% or 25,921 households used electricity for lighting. Much lesser number of households used kerosene and LPG as compared to users 10 years ago. This means, government effort to provide electricity even to far flung barangays and sitios are felt by the constituents thru BENECO which is the power provider of the Municipality.
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Fuel used for Lighting F u e l U s e d f o r L i g h t i n g Total Kerosene Liquified HH Electricity (Gas) Petroleum Oil Others Gas (LPG) , , Percent Source: 2000 Census
Fuel used for Lighting F u e l U s e d f o r L i g h t i n g Total Kerosene Liquified HH Electricity (Gas) Petroleum Oil Others/None Gas (LPG) , , - Percent Source: 2010 Census
In year 2010, 97% of all households had electrical connections, where the average monthly electric bill was P 632.59. The remaining 3% had no electricity, equal to 746 households. The following table shows its distribution among the barangays.
Households with Electrical Connections, 2010 # of HHs Electrical Connections Not Total Barangay With Without Stated Alapang Alno - Ambiong , - , Bahong - Balili , - , Beckel - Betag , , Bineng - Cruz - Lubas , - , Pico , - , Poblacion , - , Puguis , - , Shilan Tawang , - , Wangal - , Total % Source: CBMS 2010
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Cooking Convenience
In terms of fuel used for cooking in 2010, 94.26% used LPG, 2.09% used electricity, 1.28% used kerosene, and using wood is not already a practice. Households prefer to use LPG as it is the easiest and even sometimes cheapest way of cooking.
Kind of Fuel Used for Cooking Fuel for Cooking Total Number Liquified Kerosene Other Not of Households Electricity Petroleum Gas Charcoal Wood None (gaas) s Reported (LPG) , , - - - Percent - - - Source: Census 2010, NSO
Garbage Disposal
Data from the 1998 Feasibility Study for the Integrated Waste Management and Development (FS-IWMD) in the BLISTT shows that about 53% of garbage is biodegradable: organics comprise 28% while 25% are yard wastes. About 26% of wastes are recoverable materials: paper at 14%, glass at 2%, metals at 4% and plastics at 6%. Other un-reusable wastes are other combustible wastes and other dry waste for a total of 21%.
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1998 Paper/Cardboard Yard Waste 14% Other 25% combustible 11%
Plastics 6%
Glass Organics 2% 28% Metals Other dry waste 10% 4%
As to garbage disposal in year 2010, about 83% of the garbage was disposed for collection by the Municipal Garbage trucks, about 2% practiced burning, and about 4% dumped their garbage in individual pits. Only 8.71%
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Usual Manner of Garbage Disposal
U S U A L M A N N E R O F G A R B A G E D I S P O S A L
Total Picked up Dumping in Composting Feeding
HH by Garbage Individual Pit Burning (Later Used Burying to Others Truck (Not Burned) as Fertilizer) Animals
, , ,
percent Source: Census 2000, NSO
Usual Manner of Garbage Disposal, 2010 M a n n e r o f G a r b a g e D I s p o s a l Picked up by Dumping in No. of hh Feeding to Garbage individual Burning Composting Burying Others Animals truck pit , , , ,
%
Source: NSO
A study conducted by the TWG for SWM, in August 2007, shows a great change in the waste classification done in 1998. Residuals comprise an average of 55%. Biodegradable comprise 37% and recyclables comprise 8.7%.
Type of Garbage Brought out for Collection
Type of Garbage brought out for collection Urban (%) Rural (%) Ave.
Biodegradable
Residual
Recyclable Source: TWG-SWM, 2007
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Data from the 2014 Solid Waste Management Sector Project, Project Preparatory Technical Assistance of ADB (PPTA-8115 PHI) for La Trinidad show that about 49% of garbage is biodegradable: organics comprise 33% while 16% are yard wastes. About 23% of wastes are recoverable materials: paper at 11%, glass at 4%, metals at 2% and plastics at 6%. Other un-reusable wastes are other combustible wastes and other dry waste for a total of
WASTE COMPOSITION 2013
Waste Composition from Various Wastes Sources, 2013 Waste Types Commercial/Industrial Institutional Residential Market Food Wastes Vegetable/Organic/Food trimmings Fish entrails/Chicken Feathers Dead Animals Coconuts (husks, trimmings, whole) Wet and soiled paper Garden trimmings, leaves Wood (lumber) Glass Bottles (whole, unbroken) Metals Tin can, aluminum cans, bottle caps white paper, cardboard, carton newspapers, magazines, other papers Plastic bottles, PET PE Plastic Other Plastics, hard plastics Plastic bags and wrappers Marine shells (oysters, clams, mussels) Textiles, clothes Styro Leather, rubber E-Wastes (CD's, USB's, e-parts, c.p.s) Diapers
Hair
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Other residuals (cigarette butts, broken glass, ceramics) Hazardous wastes (battery, light bulbs, aerosols, pesticies, paint cans, brushes) Fines (10 mm) TOTAL Source: SWMSP, LT SPAR 2014
SW Generation in La Trinidad, 2013 SW Sources Generation (in metric tons/day) % Residential Commercial/Industrial Institutional Markets Total Composite generation rate in kg/capita/day* Residential generation rate in kg/capita/day * Source: SWMSP TA-8115PHI LT SPAR, 2014 The composite generation rate for La Trinidad, that is the generation rate considering all possible sources of wastes included in this WACS, is 0.78 kg/capita/day. However, since the wastes from the vegetable trading posts are not directly affected by the population of the municipality but by market demand, these wastes will not be used in deriving the SW generation rate that shall be used for the projections for waste generation as illustrated in the following table. Moreover, management of the vegetable wastes from the trading posts is different from those of the other sources.
Total waste generation without the wastes from the trading posts, is 72.57 metric tons per day.). The trading post residuals was included in this total, since this includes wastes from the establishments near the trading posts. The generation rate is 0.60 kg per capita per day.
SW Generation (without trading posts wastes), 2013 Generation Solid Waste Sources % (in metric tons/day) Residential Commercial/Industrial Institutional Markets (1993 & 2002) Total SW Generation rate (less wastes from the vegetable trading posts) in kg/capita/day* Source: SWMSP TA-8115PHI LT SPAR, 2014
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Without the wastes from the trading posts, the residential wastes comprise more than 70% of the solid waste stream. The remaining more than 20% is shared by the other sources.
Solid Waste Generation from Local Markets, 2013 Market Waste Source Daily generation (in metric tons) Trading post residuals Public Market Trading posts Biodegradables Total 25.521 Source: SWMSP TA-8115PHI LT SPAR, 2014
Considering the households alone, the generation rate is only 0.44 kg. per capita per day. The ensuing table shows that the middle income households have the lowest generation rate at 0.39 kg/capita/day while the high income households have the highest generation rate at 0.62 kg/capita/day. Among the major waste sources, market wastes have the highest percentage of biodegradable wastes at nearly 60% and the lowest in recyclables, special wastes and fines. Residential SW Generation Rate per Income Bracket, 2013 Income Brackets SW Generation Rate (in kg/capita/day) Low Income Middle Income High Income Residential Generation Rate Source: SWMSP TA-8115PHI LT SPAR, 2014
Commercial wastes have the highest percentage of recyclables at more than 35%, while residential wastes is highest in residuals at more than 28%. Among these waste sources, biodegradable wastes are mostly, vegetable/food trimmings, and wet or soiled paper. Recyclables are mainly glass bottles, white paper, cartons, and other papers; while residuals are mostly plastic bags and wrappers and disposable diapers.
The loose density varies among the waste sources. The market wastes have the highest loose density at 182 kg per cu.m., which may be attributed to the weight of the biodegradable materials. The institutions have the lowest, at 77%, which may be attributed to its recyclables which are mainly paper, and to its residuals which are mostly plastic food wrappers, and to its biodegradables that are more of soiled paper.
Waste Type Composition (in %) and Loose SW Density in Major Waste Sources Waste Type Commercial/Industrial Institutions Residential Markets* Biodegradables Recyclables Residuals Special Wastes
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Fines Total Loose Density
(in kg/m ) Source: SWMSP TA-8115PHI LT SPAR, 2014
For commercial & industrial establishments, those in the semi-urban and rural areas generate more biodegradable wastes than those in the urban areas. But the latter generate more recyclables than the former. Although this result may have been affected by the type of generators sampled, it may also be attributed to the types of establishments located in these areas.
Waste Type Composition (%) of Commercial/Industrial Wastes Commercial / Industrial Waste Type Semi-urban/Rural Urban LGU-wide Biodegradables Recyclables Residuals Special Wastes Fines
Source:Total SWMSP TA-8115PHI LT SPAR, 2014
Among the three (3) HH income classifications, the low-income households generate the least percentage of biodegradable wastes at 41%, but the highest percentage of residuals at 32% and recyclables at 24%. The middle-income households generate the highest percentage of biodegradables at 55% and the lowest percentage of recyclables.
Waste Composition of Residential Wastes, 2013 Middle- High-Income Residential LGU- Waste Type Low-Income HH Income HH HH Wide Biodegradables Recyclables Residuals Special Wastes Fines Total Source: SWMSP TA-8115PHI LT SPAR, 2014
For the wastes from the trading posts and the public markets, majority of the wastes generated are biodegradable and only more than a quarter are residuals.
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Composition of Wastes from Markets, 2013 Waste Type Trading Post Public Markets Markets*
Biodegradables Recyclables
Residuals Special Wastes
Fines Total Source: SWMSP TA-8115 LT SPAR
For the vegetable trading posts, (both public and private), the solid wastes generated are mainly vegetable trimmings. Both sites generate more than 10 tons each daily. The loose density of the carrot trimmings was not measured but using the plastic sacks where they were stored, the loose density is 495kg/sack.
The main trading post generates trimmings from other vegetables as well as decaying vegetables. From the characterization of one whole truckload of wastes from the trading post, more than 96% are vegetable wastes and a little over 3% consists of food wastes, soiled paper used in wrapping the vegetables, glass and PET bottles, PE plastics used in packing the vegetables, plastic bags and food wrappers, textiles, and styrofoam food packaging. The average loose density of the vegetable trimmings from the trading post is 230 kg/cu.m. The table below shows the projected waste generation based on population for the next 25 years.
Waste Volume Projection over Observation Period in 5-year Steps (m ) Generation/
Collection Urban A , , , , , , , Urban B , , , , , , , Urban C , , , , , , , Rural , , , , , , , Institutional , , , , , , , Market , , , , , , , Business , , , , , , , Trading Post , , , , , , , Waste Collection , , , , , , ,
Source: SWMSP TA-8115PHI LT SPAR, 2014
The estimated 50.07 tons of wastes delivered to the sanitary landfill is composed of more than 25 tons of biodegradable, nearly 4 tons of recyclables, and more than 21 tons of residuals, special wastes and fines.
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Comparative SW Composition of Collected and Dumped Wastes, 2013 Waste Type Collected Solid Dumped SW (less Estimated quantity of Waste (%) segregated by Dumped Solid Wastes (in collectors), % tons) Biodegradable Recyclables Residuals Special Fines Total Source: SWMSP TA-8115PHI LT SPAR, 2014
WASTE CLAS SIFICATION
The factors that affect this may be due to:
The increase in the use of packaging materials, which are mostly residuals by manufacturers; The increased awareness of residents to segregate recyclables to either re-use, recycle or sell it to the junk shops; Lifestyle consumption pattern changes that induce consumers to buy products that are disposable after a single use; The propensity of some residents to compost their garbage at home.
Labor Force and Employment
The labor force participation rate for the region is more or less 65% on the average and 69% for the province of Benguet. In La Trinidad, it was at a low 60%. In addition, the employment rate in the region is an average of 94% between years 2013 to 2015. In the province, it is slightly lower at 92.46% between 2003, 2009, and 2013. In La Trinidad, CBMS 2015 reveals a 71% labor force participation rate or a 4% increase from 2010 and employment rate is at 96.76%.
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Comparative Labor Force and Employment, Benguet and CAR CAR BENGUET Labor Force and Employment Ave.
Labor Force Participation Rate - Employment Rate Unemployment Rate Visible under employment rate - - Source: NSCB Stat Watch, PSA
Table 100: Labor Force, La Trinidad, 2010
Labor Force M F Total % M F Total % Potential Labor Force (population 15-64 , , , y/o) Actual Labor Force Employment Rate Those who are 15-64 Years Old , , , , , , Those who are 14 Years Old and Below Those who are 65 Years Old and Above Unemployed/Unemployment Rate , , Source: CBMS 2010 and 2015
Nature of Employment
Comparing the data between 2010 and 2015, 67% of employed individuals were permanent in 2010 and 54% in 2015. Ratio of employment between males and females is almost the same for the two census years and most of the employed are males.
Nature of Employment by Sex, 2010 Nature of Employment # % Total # % Total Sex M F M F # % M F M F # % Permanent , , , , , , Short-term, seasonal, , , , , , , casual Intermittent , , , , Different jobs Not Stated - - - Total Source: CBMS 2010 and 2015
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Local Employment by Type of Industry
The wholesale and retail trade generates most of the employment in the municipality. This is followed by agriculture, then by transportation.
Employment by Type of Industry and Sex, Employment by Type of Industry M F Total % Agriculture, Mining, and Forestry Mining and Quarrying Fishing Manufacturing Electricity, Gas, and Water Supply Construction Wholesale /Retail and Vehicle Repair Hotel and Restaurants Transportation, Storage, and Communication Financial Intermediation Real Estate, Renting, and Business Activities Public Administration and Defense Education Health and Social Work Other Community, Social/Personal Activities Private HHs with Employed Persons Extra- territorial Organization Others Total Source: CBMS 2010
Employment by Type of industry by sex, 201 Number Percentage (%) Employment by Type of Industry Total % M F M F Accommodation and Food Service Activities , Activities of HHs as employers; undifferentiated goods & services producing activities of HHs for own use Administrative & Support Service Activities , , , Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing , , , Arts, Entertainment & Recreation Construction , , Education , , Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning Supply Financial & Insurance Activities Human Health & Social Work Activities ,
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Information and Communication Services Manufacturing , , Mining and Quarrying Other Service Activities , , Professional, Scientific & Technical Activities Public Administration & Defense; Compulsary Social , , Security Real Estate Activities Transportation & Storage , , Water Supply, Sewerage, Waste Management &
Remediation Activities Wholesale and Retail Trade; Repair of Motor , , , Vehicles and Motorcycles Source: CBMS 2015
Primary Occupation or Business
With regards to primary occupation or business, one fourth or 25% were service workers, shop, or market sales workers, with 12% males and 13% females. Another 21% were laborers and unskilled workers, with 16% males and 6% females. Another 16% were farmers, with 11% males and 5% females.
Primary Occupation by Sex, 2010 # % Total Primary Occupation or Business Sex M F M F # % Officials of Gov't and Special-Interest Organizations, Corporate Executives, Managers, Managing Proprietors and Supervisors Physical, Mathematical & Engineering Science Professionals Technician and Associate Professionals Clerks Service Workers and Shop and Market Sales Workers Farmers, Forestry Workers and Fishermen Trades and Related Workers Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Laborers and Unskilled Workers Special Occupations Not Stated Total Source: CBMS 2010
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Of the total population of 107,188 of which 72,399 people in the working age group, 41,068 individuals or 56.72% are gainfully employed in La Trinidad. Most of them are employed as Laborers and Unskilled Workers. 4,958 are males and 5,102 are females. Professionals accounted to only 9.37% or 3,849 of the total persons who are gainfully employed. Some 6,526 individuals, 5,541 males and 985 females are employed as Farmers, Forestry Workers and Fishermen. The data shows that while the Municipality is fast urbanizing, farming is still one of the occupation of many residents in La Trinidad.
Gainful Workers 15 Years Old and Over by Major Occupation Group, Age Group and Sex, 2010 Total Gainful Workers 15 Years Old and Over Sex, Major Occupation Group Both Sexes Male Female
Officials of Government and Special Interest Organizations, Corporate Executives, Managers, Managing Proprietors, and , , , Supervisors
Professionals , , , Technicians and Associate Professionals , Clerks , Services Workers and Shop and Market Sales Workers , , , Farmers, Forestry Workers and Fishermen , , Trade and Related Workers , , Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers , ,
Laborers and Unskilled Workers , , , Armed Forces Other Occupation Not Elsewhere Classified
Not Reported Total Source: NSO 2010
Class of Worker by Sex NSO census results in 2010 show that 41,068 workers composed of 25,786 males and 15,285 females and who are aged 15 years old and over were gainful workers. 34% of the males worked for private business while only
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12.80% of the females work in the same class. A total of 19,231 or 46.83% of workers aged 15 years old and over were gainful workers in 2010.
Class of Worker by Sex, Census 2010
Class of Worker Gainful Workers 15 Years Old and Over Both Both Male % Female % Sex Sexes Sexes Worked for private household (domestic services) , , Worked for private business/enterprise/farm , , , Worked for government/government corporation , , , Self-employed without any paid employee , , , Employer in own farm or business Worked with pay in own family-operated farm or business Worked without any pay in own family-oriented , , farm or business Not Reported TOTAL Source: NSO 2010
Results of the CBMS in 2010 and 2015 shows that according to classification of workers, most of the workers are working in private establishments followed by self-employed, and those who work for a household. Those who work for the government and other government corporations accounted to 12% in 2010 and 11% in 2015.
Class of Worker by Sex, CBMS 2010 and 2015
Class of Worker # % Total # % Total
Sex M F M F # % M F M F # %
Work for a household , , ,
Work for a private , , , establishment Work for Gov't or , , , Gov't Corp Self-employed , , , without employees Employer in own farm , , or business
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Work with pay on own farm/ business Work without pay on , , own farm/business
Not Stated -
Total Source: CBMS 2010 and 2015
Gainful Workers 15 Years Old and Over, 2010
Gainful workers in 2010 were classified according to the major kind of business or industry they worked with. PSA Census revealed that most of the gainful workers were in Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing.
Gainful Workers 15 Years Old and Over by Major Kind of Business or Industry and Sex, 2010
GAINFUL WORKERS 15 Years Old and Over Major Kind of Business or Industry Both Male % Female % % Sexes Agriculture Forestry and Fishing , , , Mining of Quarrying Manufacturing , , Electricity, Gas, Steam and Air Conditioning Supply Water Supply, Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities Construction , , Wholesale and Retail Trade; and Repair of Motor Vehicles , , , and Motorcycles Transportation and Storage , , Accommodation Food Service Activities , Information and Communication Other Occupation Not Elsewhere Classified Real Estate Activities Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities Administrative and Support Service Activities Public Admin.and Defense; Compulsory Social Security , , Education , , Human Health and Social Work Activities , , Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Other Service Activities , ,
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Activities of HHs as Employers and Undifferentiated Goods and Services and Producing Activities of HHs for Own Use Activities of Extraterritorial Organizations and Bodies - - - - - Not Reported Total Source: NSO 2010
Professionals
A total of 4,544 professionals are found in the municipality, of whom 35% are teachers, 22% are nurses, and 11% are engineers. In totality, 78% of all the professionals are males, and 22% are females.
Type of Professionals by Sex, 2010 Type of Profession # % Total Sex M F M F # % Agriculturist/ Fisheries Technologists Architect Attorney-at-Law Certified Public Accountant Chemist Chief Mate (Marine Deck Officer) Criminologist Dentist Engineer Forester Librarian Medical Doctor/Physician Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Technologist Midwife Nurse Nutritionist Dietitian Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapy Technician Optometrist Pharmacist Physical Therapist Professional Teacher Radiologic Technologist
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Social Worker Veterinarian X-Ray Technician Others Total Source: CBMS 2010
Overseas Employment
In 2010, about 3,364 were employment overseas. About 16% were in Hong Kong, 13% were in Saudi Arabia, and 9% in Canada. The rest are scattered almost everywhere in the world.
Country of Work, 2010 Country of Work # % Australia Canada China Cyprus Hongkong Israel Italy Japan Korea Kuwait Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Macao Malaysia New Zealand Qatar Saudi Arabia Singapore South Africa Spain Switzerland Taiwan Thailand United Arab Emirates United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
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Ireland United States of America Other Country Total Source: CBMS 2010
Kind of Work Abroad
As to type of work abroad, a big portion equivalent to 43% were service workers, shop and market sales workers. However in 2015, laborers and unskilled workers were the highest in number. 49% of the workers abroad are laborers and unskilled workers. Professional workers in physical, mathematical and engineering sciences is still seen among the type of work abroad.
Type of Work Abroad by Sex, 2010 and 2015 Type of Work Abroad # % Total # % Total Sex M F M F # % M F M F # % Officials of Gov't and Special-Interest Organizations, Corporate
Executives, Managers, Managing Proprietors and Supervisors Physical, Mathematical, and
Engineering Science Professionals Technician and Associate Professionals Clerks Service Workers, Shop, and Market Sales Workers Farmers, Forestry Workers and Fishermen Trades and Related
Workers Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers
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Laborers and
Unskilled Workers Special Occupations Others Total Source: CBMS 2010
There has been an increasing number of Overseas Workers. In 201 , there were only , overseas workers processed at the POEA-CAR Around , composed of “balik-mangagawa”, “agency hire” and “name hire” classified as land-based overseas workers were recorded by the Philippine Overseas Workers Administration (POEA) in 2016. In , A total of , land-based overseas workers from La Trinidad were processed, while sea-based OFW applications were processed on-line.
Comparative Employment by Overseas Workers, 2013-
Overseas Workers Male Female Land-based * , * , * , , Sea-based * , * , * , , Not stated Total Source: POEA, *corrected from new data
Unemployment and Job Search Method
Around 1,780 unemployed individuals used different ways in their job search. CBMS census in 2010 and 2015 show the following methods used by jobseekers.
Job Search Method by Sex, 2010
Job Search Method # % Total # % Total Sex M F M F # % M F M F # % Registered in public employment agency Registered in private employment agency Approached employer directly Approached relatives/friends
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Answered private advertisements Others,applied on line Not Stated - Total Source: CBMS 2010
Reasons for not searching or applying for a Job
There are a lot of reasons why a person does not look for a job. Results of CBMS census in 2010 and 2015 states that the reasons why individuals do not look for work is that they are in school and others are performing housekeeping tasks in their own houses. For 2010 and 2015, almost the same rate was recorded.
Reasons for not applying for a Job by Sex, 2010 Reasons for Not applying for a Job # % Total # % Total Sex M F M F # % M F M F # % Believes no work is available Awaiting results of previous job application Temporary illness/disability Bad Weather Waiting for rehire/job recall Too young/old, retired, permanently disabled Housekeeping In School Other reasons Total Source: CBMS 2010
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RECREATION and SPORTS FACILITIES
Sports and recreational facilities available in the municipality are mostly provided in educational institutions, government offices, local government projects, educational institutions and private commercial
establishments. The Municipal Gymnasium was constructed in 2008 serving as an additional sports venue. The varied sports facilities of the Wangal Sports Complex are available facilities taking aside small sports facilities around the municipality.
Facilities in Educational Institutions
The Benguet State University (BSU) within the municipality has the biggest sports complex consisting of the following facilities: a. Two gymnasium (one open and one closed) b. Open basketball court c. One track oval d. Two volleyball courts e. Two Tennis courts f. One sepak takraw court g. One open court for throwing events
Benguet State University Grounds
Private educational institutions like the Cordillera Colleges and other private schools have courts for holding their respective athletic activities. Some but not all public schools have their multi-purpose grounds for holding sports activities. Though not adequate enough in themselves, these grounds which may be used by students for sports and general activities are found in the elementary schools in the following barangays:
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Buyagan Lubas Longlong Ambiong Tacdian Balukas Alno Ambiong Bineng Lamut Pagal BSU Alapang Beckel Puguis Tawang La Trinidad Central School Regional Science H/S
Public Parks and Playgrounds
Aside from the mini-park (Municipal Park) in front of the Municipal Hall, the local government has plans of developing a portion of the Puguis Communal Forest as Children‟s Playground The area is being developed further as a public park that will allow varied natural recreational activities.
Private Facilities
Private enterprises are catering to the sports and recreational needs in the municipality. A sole swimming pool located in barangay Bineng is managed by a private entity. A number of privately run gymnasiums and dance centers are also proliferating in the area. Cockfight aficionados patronize a sole “bulangan” in Shilan
PROTECTIVE SERVICE
Number of Police Personnel – The Municipal Police Station is manned with one hundred sixteen personnel of which ninety-three (93) are males and 23 are females. With the increasing population of the municipality, number of police force should also increase. Police to population ratio at present is at 1:1,156 which exceeds the ideal proportion of 1:1000. Crime volume in 2016 and 2017 are tabulated below.
Types and Volume of Crime, Civil Status, Sex and Age of offender CIVIL STATUS SEX AGE CLASSIFICATION NO. OF ------61 - OF CRIME VICTIMS Single Married Widow M F Above Murder
Homicide
Physical
COR
- Injuries INDEX
PRO Rape Robbery Theft
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Car-
napping Cattle
Rustling Non-Index
Types and Volume of Crime, Civil Status, Sex, and Age of Offender, 20 CIVIL STATUS SEX AGE CLASSIFICATION OF NO. OF - - - - - 61 - CRIME VICTIMS Single Married Widow Male Female - Above
Murder Homicide
Physical
INDEX Injuries
COR Rape -
Robbery
PRO Theft Carnapping Cattle Rustling Non-Index Source: LTMPS
Fire Fighting Personnel and Facilities
The La Trinidad Fires Station has a total of 22 personnel (3 females and 19 males) as of December 2017. Ideal ratio for fire truck to population, fire truck to BFP personnel, and BFP personnel to population ratio is not met.
Fire Safety
The fire department reports that through the years, there are more structural fires than any other type. Forest fires also occur in the locality. With the recorded incidence of fire, the community is advised to be always cautious to prevent loss of life and property.
Fire Incidence - Fire Incidence/ Year Structural Fire Forest Fire - Vehicular - Augmentation - - Fire Damages (PM) Persons Injured - - - - Casualties - - - - Source: LTFS Comparative Causes of Fire for the last 7 years
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Frequency of Occurrence Barangay Alapang - - - Alno - Ambiong - - Bahong - Balili Beckel - - Betag - - - Bineng - - - Cruz - - - Lubas - - Pico - Poblacion Puguis - Shilan - Tawang - Wangal - Total Source: LTFS
CHAPTER III
LOCAL ECONOMY
Primary Sector
Agriculture
There were 3,200 farming households in 2010 among 5,477 farmers, fishermen, and foresters. The total agricultural area is 1,350.8 hectares, wherein 907.55 hectares are irrigated lands and 443.29 are rain fed. While vegetables had remained to be the main agricultural crops, cut flowers, vegetables, plantation crops and strawberries had gained headway as a better source of income.
Agricultural Production - Type of Crop/
Production (mt) Palay (mt) c /c Root crops (mt) c /c /c /c Vegetables (mt) c /c /c /c
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Cutflowers(dozens) c /c /c /c
Plantation Crops (kg) c /c /c /c
Strawberry(mt) c /c /c /c
Fruit Trees (mt) c /c /c /c Source: Office of Municipal Agriculturist (OMAG), /c: corrected from new data
Tenurial Status
Among these farming households, 68% owned or have an owner-like possession of the farmland, and another 8% do not own the farmland, but farm the land with the consent of the owner, and about 22% pay rent for the use of the farmland.
Tenurial Status by Farming Households, 2010 Tenurial Status # of farming hh % Owned or Owner-like Possession , Rent Not Owned but with Consent of Owner Not Owned and Without Consent of Owner Other Not Stated Total Source: CBMS 2010
Land Area
Most of the farmers have less than 1 hectare of farm land. This was the result of the CBMS 2010 and 2015.
Land Area by Farming Household, 2010 and 2015 Land Area # of farming hh % # of farming hh % Less Than 1 Hectare 1 - 3 Hectares 3.1 - 5 Hectares More Than 5 Hectares Not Specified Total Source: CBMS 2010 and 2015 Agricultural Implements
The most common agricultural tool among farming households is the insecticide sprayer.
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Ownership of Agricultural Equipment by Farming HH, 2010 and 2015 Type of Agricultural Equipment/Facilities # % to total farm hh # % to total farm hh Beast of Burden Plow Harrow Mower Thresher or Corn Sheller Insecticide or Pesticide Sprayer Farm Tractor Hand Tractor Turtle or Mudboat
Planter or Transplanter or Dryers Mechanical Dryer Multipurpose Drying Pavement Rice Mill/Corn Mill/Feed Mill Harvester, Any Crop Warehouse Granary % Farmshed Irrigation Pump Other Equipment/Facilities Source: CBMS 2010 and 2015 Livestock- Raising
Livestock and Poultry has remained a backyard enterprise, with swine and poultry a popular favorite among the growers. This is due to the small amount of capitalization, the use of a comparatively smaller space at the backyard, and the climate conditions conducive for animal growth. About 379 households are involved in livestock-raising in 2010 and 289 households in 2015. Most of them are involved in hog fattening and chicken- raising. Livestock raised by Households, 2010 and 2015
Type of Livestock raised % to total livestock- % to total livestock- # of hh # of hh raising hh raising hh Hog for Fattening Sow -
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Goat Carabao Cow Chicken Chicken for Egg Laying - Duck Other Livestock/Poultry - Others Source: CBMS 2010
Benguet State University likewise maintains its goat and egg farms for the production of fresh milk and eggs. While the Benguet Provincial Veterinarian‟s Office maintains its Artificial Insemination Center, catering to swine, carabao and cattle.
Livestock and Poultry, 2017 Livestock/Poultry Type No. of Heads Product Market Heads Slaughtered Cattle Backyard Carabao Backyard Horse Paltingan Corral Wangal Backyard Swine Backyard Goat Backyard Goat Farm (BSU) Poultry Backyard Egg Farm (BSU) Source: OMAG
Fishponds
There are a few water bodies found in the municipalities with a total aggregate area of 8.23 tons. Some fishponds and clean water bodies have been piloted by the Municipal Agriculture Office in coordination with the Bureau of Fisheries & Aquatic Resources. To date, there are about 35 fisher farmers in the municipality. Total Fish Catch in was 8.22 tons. This was reduced to 3.5 tons only in 2010 to 2012 and 1.9 tons in 2013. Fish catch for the year 2014 to 201 remained at more or less 1.8 tons each year.
Comparative Fish Catch - Year Catch (tons) Source: OMAG
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Fishponds by Location & Area, 2017 Fishery/Fishpond by Location Area (hectares) BSU Fishponds, Balili Backyard Fishponds, Municipal wide - Communal Bodies: Tebteb Creek, Balili Ambiong Pond, Ambiong - Bineng-Bodiweng Creek, Bineng Conet River, Alno Ampasit-Gayasi river, Wangal Guadayan Creek, Puguis Bayabas Creek, Pico Reservoirs (Swamp, Bahong, & Alapang) HIRDP Total Source: OMAG
Postharvest Facilities
Trading Post
The La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post (LTVTP) is considered the center of economic activities in the municipality With its establishment in the early ‟s, purposely to serve as a marketing arm of the vegetable industry of Benguet, it has spurred economic growth in the municipality. Many commercial enterprises have been established as a result of the wholesale trading in the Trading Post. The LTVTP was constructed under funding through the Economic Support Fund. Total cost of the project was P 12.4 M, with a 30% loan component at P 3.7 M and a 70% grant component at P8.7M.
Amenities: Total Area : 1,597.5 sq. m. Bagsakan Area : 1,125 sq. m. Traders‟ Area : 40 sq. m/ booth @10 booths Farmers‟ Area : 52.5sq. m/ booth@ 17booths Cold Storage : 262 sq. m. Support facilities : 380 sq. m. for Offices, Canteen, Rest rooms Volume Traded daily : over 300 tons/day
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New Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center
While the LTVTP has been a boost to the economic activities in La Trinidad more than thirty years ago, it has long been over congested. A P650 M new modern Trading Post and processing plant is now open for use in a four- hectare lot owned by the Benguet State University Compound at the Strawberry Fields of Betag. The Benguet AgriPinoy Trading Center, under the Agri-Pinoy Trading Center program (APTC), serves as an alternative marketing outlet to which vegetable farmers can directly sell their produce at rationalized prices, thereby ensuring reasonable returns to the farmer-producers.
The state-of-the-art facility has available support facilities to be utilized by the clients/customers.
Amenities: Commercial Area 2-storey Building (687 sq.m.) st Floor – Restaurant nd Floor – 18 room hotel; 4 single beds, 14 double beds Cold Storage 10 rooms @ 50 sq.m. 280 pallets @ 1 mt capacity/pallet Capacity of 28 tons for each room Warehouses 10 rooms @ 50 sq.m. 320 pallets @ 1 mt capacity/pallet Capacity of 32 tons/room
This facility serves as a conduit in developing a vibrant agricultural marketing system in Benguet. It is being managed by the Department of Agriculture. Project funds came from the Department of Agriculture and the Korean International Cooperation Agency.
*Other Post-harvest Facilities
Other Post harvest Facilities Type of Facility Location Owner Type of Products Cold Storage Stockfarm, Wangal Provincial Government Vegetables, strawberries Bahong Bahong Multi-Purpose Coop. Roses Swamp, Betag Benguet State University Strawberries Grain Drying Facility Bineng Bineng Rice Association Rice Source: MPDO
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Secondary Sector
Manufacturing
Besides other economic activities in the municipality are a few registered small-scale manufacturing industries. Most of which are auto body-building/repair shops, woodworks, metal/ironworks shops and bakeries. There is also a growing number of establishments under the food service activities.
Construction
A number of construction firms were also registered in the Business Permits and Licensing Section of the local government. It is expected that these number will increase in the coming years considering the continuous implementation of infrastructure projects of the government as well as private construction activities in the locality.
Electricity, Gas and Water
In 2016, there are 38 registered businesses classified under the electricity, gas, and water. While La Trinidad is served by the Benguet Electric Cooperative, the Hydro Electric Development Corporation (HEDCOR), a company which specializes in generating renewable energy from run-of-river hydropower systems is also serving La Trinidad. It operates in Barangays Alno, Alapang, and Bineng. Some registered businesses are also catering to the cooking convenience of households. A growing number of water delivery business were also registered specifically water for drinking and for other purposes.
Businesses
Tertiary Sector
Banking and Lending Institutions
A total of 25 banks are found in La Trinidad, showing the propensity of the people of La Trinidad to save, borrow and invest in business endeavors.
List of Banks Universal/Commercial Banks Location Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) – LT Branch Senly Loy Bldg. Km. 4, Balili Banco de Oro (BDO) – Unibank, Inc. VC Arcadian Bldg., Km. 5, Pico China Banking Corporation G/F SJV Bulasao Bldg., Km. 4, Pico East West Banking Corporation JC-081 Km.5, Pico Metropolitan Bank and Trust JB-78 MG Bldg. Km. 4, Pico Philippine National Bank BSU Compound, Km. 5, Balili Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation Peliz Loy Bldg. Km.5, Balili Security Bank Corporation JC-84, Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet
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Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) KM. 5, Betag, La Trinidad Thrift and Savings Bank Philippine Business Bank, Inc. Km.5, Pico Philippine Savings Bank JB-122 Km. 4, Pico Rural Banks Banko Bakun, Inc. MB 73-A, Puguis Benguet Center Bank, Inc. – La Trinidad JC 110 Cating Bldg., Pico Card Bank, Inc. FA 273 Jewel igorot Bldg Card Bank, Inc. MB 110 Puguis Card Bank, Inc. Km. 1, Shilan Cooperative Bank of Benguet JC-225 Km. 5, Pico Highland Rural Bank, Inc. A-02 Poblacion One Network Bank (Rural Bank of BDO) KKMI Bldg., Pico Producers Bank JC 358 Lubos Bldg., Km. 5 Pico Rang-ay Bank (A Rural Bank), Inc. FA 146 Pelizloy Centrum, Km. 5, Balili Rural Bank of Buguias, Inc. JC-87 Km. 5, Pico Rural Bank of Itogon, Inc. NPM 1, Km. 5, Pico Summit Bank – Pico Branch Llaneta Bldg., Km. 5 Pico Summit Bank (Rural Bank of Tublay, Inc.) – LTB Tokiko Bldg., Km. 5 Pico Summit Bank – Betag Branch Near First pacific Hardware, Km. 6, Betag Source: CMCI Survey
Lending institutions and other financial intermediaries also abound in the municipality. They help facilitate financial needs of the people.
List of Finance Cooperative/Corporation/Institutions NAME OF BUSINESS LOCATION 1. Baguio-Benguet Community Credit Narda‟s Bldg , Km Balili 2. Bridge Auxiliary Finance Corporation 2F D & L Bldg., Km. 5, Pico 3. Buenavista Financing Corporation JB 78 3/F MG Bldg. Km. 4, Balili 4. Gomez, Imelda C. Solis Bldg. Km. 5, Pico 5. Radiowealth Finance Co. MA-130 Puguis 6. Taloy Norte Farmers Multi-Purpose Coop. ID-029 Amos Bldg. Km. 6, Betag 7. Orix Metro Leasing and Finance Corporation 3/F-330 Totanes Bldg., Km. 3, Balili 8. S & F Finance Corporation FA 270 Km. 4, Pico 9. Express Finance Corporation 2/F Nelson Ang Bldg., Km. 4, Pico 10. Towncall Finance and Investment Corp. JB 25, Km. 4 Pico Source: Licensing Section Mayor‟s Office
List of Savings & Loans Assn. with Quasi-Banking Functions 1. ASA Philippines Foundation, Inc. ID 60A, Betag, La Trinidad 2. Baguio-Benguet Community Credit Narda‟s Bldg , Km , Balili
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3. BATJODA Multi-purpose Cooperative DB 89 Mae, Bahong, La Trinidad 4. BBL Lending Services Hillside Square, Km. 4 Pico 5. Benguet Gov‟t Employees Multi-purpose Coop. Capitol Compound, Poblacion 6. Benguet State University Multi-purpose Coop. BSU Coop. Bldg., Km. 5 Balili 7. CAMFIN Lending Incorporated KD 27 Upper Cruz 8. DepEd CAR-RO Employees Multi-purpose Coop. DepEd CAR-RO Compound, Wangal 9. Dhilon Finance Palmaville, Puguis 10. First Ema West Credit Coporation JC 086 Km. 5 Pico, La Trinidad 11. Gomez, Imerald C. Solis Bldg., Km. 5, Pico 12. Highland Vegetable Suppliers Multi-purpose Coop. Gibson Bldg., Km. 5, Pico 13. La Trinidad markets Vendors Multi-purpose Coop. # 86-A 2002 New Public Market, Pico 14. La Trinidad Mun. Employees MPC, Inc. Municipal Bldg., Km. 5 Pico 15. La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post MPC 2/F LTVTP Administrative Bldg., Km. 5, Pico 16. Multi-purpose Cooperative of COA-CAR COA-CAR Compound, Km. 6 Betag Employees 17. Northern Luzon AAA Lending Corporation, Inc. 2/F Ramon Building, Km. 4, Pico 18. PRO-COR Employees Multi-purpose Coop. Camp Bado Dangwa Compound, Alapang 19. Radiowealth Finance Co. MA-130 Puguis 20. Rangtay sa Pag Rang-ay Inc. # 203 Caoili Building, Km. 4, Pico 21. Shilan Multi-Purpose Coop. Km. 12 Shilan 22. Taloy Norte Farmers Multi-purpose Coop. ID-029 Amos Bldg. Km. 6, Betag 23. Tomay Credit Cooperative DA 035 Tomay, Bahong 24. Universal Multi-purpose Coop. JC 109 D & L Bldg., Km. 4 Pico Source: Licensing Office
Pawnshops Name of Pawnshop Location 1. BHF Baguio Pawnshop FA-242 Senly Loy Bldg., Km. 4 2. C & D Pawnshop Inc. Lubos Bldg. Km. 5, Pico 3. Cebuana Lhullier Pawnshop-La Trinidad Unit 2, Lubos Commercial Complex Km. 5, Pico 4. Cebuana Lhullier Pawnshop Alano Bldg., Km. 5 Pico 5. M. Lhullier Pawnshop & Jewelry/ML Kuarta Narda‟s Bldg , Km , Pico 6. Multi-Jewelry Pawnshop Inc. – Branch 1 FA-129 Km. 5 Balili 7. Tambunting Pawnshop FA 206 Tokiko Bldg. Balili 8. Vega Cell Pawnshop Costina Bldg. Km. 5, Pico
Money Changers/Foreign Exchange Dealers Name of Business Location 1. E-Business Services Inc./Western Union JC-102 Pico 2. Genrevelation Foreign Exchange Trading Unit 207 Jewel Igorot Centrum, Km. 4 Balili
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3. Tambunting pawnshop FA 206 Tokiko Bldg., Balili 4. Tumapang, Jose H. 2/F Herbcely Bldg., Km. 4 Pico
List of Money Remittance/Money Transfer Name of Remittance Center Location 1. AVLET Business Center A-058 Leano Bldg. Poblacion 2. Banco Bakun, Inc. (A Rural Bank) MB-73A Puguis 3. Cebuana Lhuillier Pawnshop Unit 2, Lubos Commercial Complex, Km. 5, Pico 4. Cebuana Lhuiller Pawnshop Alano Bldg. Km. 5, Pico 5. Doris Mae Remittance Center Tiongsan Bldg. Km. 4. Pico 6. E-business Services Inc/Western union Money Transfer JC 102 Pico, La Trinidad 7. JRS Business Corporation Narda‟s Bldg Km Balili 8. LBC Express, Inc. FA 206 Tokiko Bldg. Km 5 Pico 9. Luzon Ramcycles, Inc. FA 317 Km. 3 Balili 10. Marjan Remittance Services FA-164 Pineshill Business Center 1, Km. 5 Balili 11. ML Kwarta Padala/M. Lhuillier Pawnshop Narda‟s Bldg Km , Balili 12. Wangdali meat Shop and Gen. Mdsg. IB 01 Betag
Microfinance Institutions Name of Establishment Location 1. Cordillera Community & Family Assistance for Progress, Inc. Rm. 305 C & A Bldg. Balili 2. Nelfi-Northern Entrepreneurs of Luzon Federation, Inc. Unit 6 hillside Square Km. 4, Pico 3. Tulay sa pag-unlad Inc. JB-25 Km. 4, Pico 4. Gomez, Imelda C. Solis Bldg. Km. 5, Pico 5. Radiowealth Finance Co. MA 130 Puguis, La Trinidad Source: Licensing Office
Wholesale and Retail Trade
La Trinidad has about 16% or 3,614 households who are into wholesale and retail activities in 2010 according to the Community-Based Monitoring System (CBMS) survey. This includes wholesale and retail of goods, and vegetable trading.
Transportation and Communication
Around 99 business permits were issued under the transportation and storage sector in 2016. Some business owners opt to hire trucks from registered trucking services other than maintaining their own. Accordingly, maintaining a truck entails more cost than hiring one to transport their goods. At present, some 324 registered businesses are engaged in transportation and communication.
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Personal Services
Beauty parlors, dress and tailoring shops/piano/photo studios, and funeral parlors are among the growing number of business permits issued during the previous years. One can relax and enjoy this services in comfortable locations in the Central Business District.
Courier Services
One can conveniently do money transfers and send baggage thru the different courier service providers in the Municipality. They can be found along the stretch of the National Highway along kms. 4 and 5.
Tourism La Trinidad being the capital town of the province of Benguet has also become a tourist destination. While agriculture remains as primary source of livelihood, its people have begun to diversify and venture in other businesses which includes agro-tourism activities. There are 655,228 tourist arrivals in 2017 wherein most of them visited the Strawberry Farm.
Tourist Arrivals by tourism site, 2017 Tourism Site Ist Quarter nd Quarter rd Quarter th Quarter Total Strawberry Farm , , , , Trading Post , , , , , BSU , , MT. KALUGONG , , , , , MT. YANGBEW , , STOBOSA , , , , , JEFFREY VISAYA‟S , , VIEWDECK (BAHONG/ALAPANG) BENGUET MUSEUM BELL CHURCH , , , , TOTAL
Accommodation and Other Tourism Establishments Name of Establishment No. of Rooms ATI-NTC BSU Guestels Strawberry Valley Hotel & Rest. Gladiola Center NIA Training Center Source: LT Tourism Dev‟t Services
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CHAPTER IV INFRASTRUCTURE
Road Network
La Trinidad has a total road length of 157.597 kms. Out of these, 39% are barangay roads, 23% are Provincial roads, 22% are National roads, 2% are municipal, and an aggregates of 14% are private roads. About 80% are concrete, 18% gravelly, and 2% asphalt.
Roads by Administration by type Road Surface Type Roads By Right Concrete Asphalt Gravel Total System Of % to Length Classification Way Total Km % C Km % C Km % C (Km) (ROW) National - F - - Provincial - F - - - - Municipal - F ------Barangay Rd. - F - - - P Private ------TOTAL - - - - Source: PEO, DPWH, MPDO
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Inventory of Bridges There are about 26 vehicular bridges (concrete and wooden) which are located in the different barangays of La Trinidad. Hanging bridges are also present in sitios of the different barangays are not included in the list. Majority of the vehicular bridges are in good condition though some of it needs repair and development.
Inventory of Bridges by Type and Location, 2011 INVENTORY OF BRIDGES ROAD BRIDGE NAME LOCATION TYPE PHYSICAL CONDITION CAPACITY Irrigation Bridge (Narvaez) Poblacion Concrete T good Town Bridge Cruz Concrete T good Pinespark Bridge Balili Wood T critical Tabangaoen Bridge Balili Wood T critical Bell Church Bridge Balili Concrete T good Km. 3 Bridge (Lim Subd.) Balili Concrete T Poor First Bridge (Toyong Crk) Pico Concrete T good Second Bridge (Tumpao Area) Pico Concrete T good Third Bridge (Guadayan Creek) Puguis Concrete T good Box Culvert 1(Empiso Area) Puguis Concrete T good Box Culvert 2 (Empiso Area) Puguis Concrete T good Samoyao Bridge –Box culvert Alapang Concrete T good (junction) Peril Bridge Alno Concrete T good Alno Annex Alno Concrete T good Mae Bridge Bahong Concrete T poor Bahong Bridge 1 (Gadgad Area) Bahong Concrete T poor Bahong Bridge 2 (Gadgad Area) Bahong Concrete T poor Bahong Bridge 3 (before Brgy. Bahong Concrete T good Hall/Warehouse) Riverside Bridge Ambiong Concrete T good Pitdawan Bridge Ambiong Concrete T good Gulon Bridge Ambiong Concrete T good Suyoc Bridge Shilan Concrete T good Bridge 1 (Lower) Wangal Concrete T good Bridge 2 (Lower) Wangal Concrete T good Gayasi Bridge Bineng Concrete T good Pitpitay Bridge Bineng Concrete T good Bodiweng Bridge Bineng Concrete T good Source: MPT Survey
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Irrigation System
At present, there are forty two (42) irrigation systems that were constructed with funding and technical assistance from the National Irrigation Administration. Thirty one (31) of these are communal Irrigation Systems and eleven (11) Pump Irrigation. These irrigation systems have a total service area of 874.58 hectares and a total of 417 farmer beneficiaries. Other irrigation systems are privately funded by farmers themselves especially in high elevation areas where spring water is delivered by gravitational means through plastic pipes.
The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has documented at least nine (9) irrigation systems of this kind servicing an approximate area of 97 hectares. In 1989, seven irrigation systems in Puguis, Bahong, Alapang, Wangal, Tawang and Bineng were implemented under the auspices of the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and are rehabilitated due to the damages caused by the past 1990 earthquake and Typhoons.
There are still proposed Irrigation systems to be implemented by the National Irrigation System. The Municipal Government also funded the installation of nine Small Water Impounding Projects to service 38 hectares. These were completed in 1996 and are now functional for irrigation purposes. Watersheds should be reforested. Logging and Kaingin should be discouraged and should be stopped to avoid further forest denudation thus ensuring the continuity and sufficiency of irrigation water. Refer to table 56 for details of this Irrigation Systems.
Existing Irrigation Systems, 2012 LIST OF CIS IN LA TRINIDAD IRRIGATED AREA SPECIFIC NUMBER OF SYSTEMS BARANGAY WATER SOURCE (Hectares) DIVERSION BENEFICIARIES NIA-ASSISTED
Alno-Proper CIS Alno Balili River Intake Conig-Alno CIS Alno Samoyao Creek Intake Bahong Alapang CIS Bahong Bahong Creek Intake Mamaga CIS Balili Mawasa Spring Intake Balili PIS Balili Tebteb Creek Pump Bayabas PIS Balili Underground Water Pump BSU PIS Balili Underground Water Pump BSU Solar PIS Balili Underground Water Pump Balangbang CIS Beckel Umongan Creek Intake Beckel CIS Beckel Beckel Spring Intake Linusod CIS Beckel Linusod Spring Intake Bineng-Japos CIS Bineng Balili River Intake Bodiweng CIS Bineng Bodiweng Creek Intake Kagiskis CIS Bineng Balili River Intake Lower Bineng CIS Bineng Gayasi River Intake Bayabas CIS Pico Bayabas Creek Intake
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Central Pico Pico Bayabas Creek Intake Payeo Alno CIS Pico Pacdal Creek Intake Pico-Toyong CIS Pico Bayabas Creek InTake Peril PIS Pico Underground Water Pump Pico PIS Pico Underground Water Pump Lamtang PIS Puguis Ku-net Creek Pump Puguis PTA PIS Puguis Underground Water Pump Shilan PIS Shilan Underground Water Pump Tawang PIS Tawang Underground Water Pump T O T A L
PRIVATE CIS
Debongan CIS Alno Debongan Creek
Ambiong CIS Ambiong Ambiong Creek
Linusod CIS Beckel Linusod Creek
Lubas CIS Lubas Lubas Creek
Longlong CIS Puguis Longlong Creek
Bito CIS Shilan Bito Creek
Shilan CIS Shilan Shilan Creek
Boted CIS Tawang Boted Creek
Tomay CIS Tomay Tawang Creek
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ASSISTED BY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Alapang CIS Alapang Balili River Intake Alno CIS Alno Balili River Intake Bahong CIS Bahong Balili River Intake Betag-Buyagan Betag Bayabas Creek Intake CIS Bineng Proper CIS Bineng Gayasi River Intake Pico-Puguis CIS Pico Pico Creek Intake Puguis CIS Puguis Puguis Creek Intake Wangal CIS Wangal Wangal Intake T O T A L Source : NIA 2012
Domestic Water Supply
Main Source of Domestic Water
Level III domestic water is provided mainly by the La Trinidad Water District (LTWD) whose service area is limited to the more dense areas. Almost all barangays are covered except, Beckel, Shilan, Alno and Bineng. From a total of 12,126 consumers in 2010, this increased to 1 , in 201 . The LTWD relies mainly on groundwater for its sources, having developed 8 deep wells and 2 springs.
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Water delivery has also become a secondary source of domestic water especially during the dry season, where 241 cu.m. is delivered per month . During the rainy season, LTWD delivered about 36 cu.m. to different household. Another 42 private water deliveries are also available.
LTWD Consumption and Meter connections by Type of Consumer, - Consumer Residential * Commercial Government Semi- Coml (A) - Semi- Coml (B) - Total
Monthly Cons’n m
Source: LTWD, *corrected as per new data
Other Sources of Domestic Water
Aside from the LTWD there are other level III sources of domestic water in Bahong, Alapang, Tawang, Beckel and Puguis under cooperative arrangements with the user-residents of these areas. Census survey in year 2000 shows that there are a total of 7031 households or 51% are connected to this kind of water system. About 2403 households or 17.59 % have level III water system but share this with other households.
There are about 1,985 households that use deep wells either for their own use or shared with other households. While 272 use shallow wells and 162 households use dug wells. There are still a large number of 1,259 that have level 1 water sources, directly from the rain, spring or rivers. Other water sources may include water deliveries.
Sources of Domestic Water Level Type Source of Water Number %
Level III/c Own use, Water System Level III Shared, Water System Level III Own use, Piped/Tubed, Deep well Level III Shared, Piped/Tubed Deep well Level III Tubed/Piped Shallow well Level II/b Dug Well Level I/a Spring, Rain, River, others - Peddler - Others Source: NSO 2000 /a: From point source like springs and hand pumps, /b: Use of Communal Faucet /c: Water is piped into homes
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Most households are under Level III as to classification of domestic water source. More or less 5% of the households are still in Levels 1 and II classifications.
Comparative Sources of Domestic Water - Year Water # of hh % # of hh % # of hh % # of hh % # of hh % Source Level I Level II - - - - Level III Source: MHO (Access to Safe Drinking Water) Power
Total Households Served The Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO) serves the electricity needs of the Province and Baguio City. Its main source of power is provided form the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market, and the Sual Power plant in Pangasinan. In the municipality, there has been an increasing number of power connections over the years. Records of the BENECO in 201 show that there is an average of 27,335 billed connections per month, most of which are provided for residential use. All barangays are served by BENECO except for a few far flung sitios.
Total Electric Consumers, 201 -
Type of Consumer/ Total Records Ave. Monthly Ave. Monthly Ave. Monthly Consumers consumption Consumers consumption Consumers consumption (kwh) (kwh) (kwh) Residential Commercial (small) Big Commercial Military Public Low Voltage Industrial Street Light High Voltage Public TOTAL , Source: BENECO
The electricity demand for the Municipality of La Trinidad is supplied by the following power sources.
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BENECO Power Sources Facilities Installed Contracted Power Source TYPE LOCATION Capacity (MW) Capacity (MW) Sual Power Coal-Fired Power Sual, Pangasinan Plant(TEAM Energy) Plant Source: BENECO
Note: * Beneco has bilateral contract w/ TEAM Energy ** BENECO is billed at load centers as per Electric Power Supply Agreement(EPSA) w/ HEDCOR *** Pursuant to EPIRA all Distribution Utilities like BENECO is required to source at least 10% of its Energy Requirement from WESM.
TRANSPORT FACILITIES Vehicles & Utilities
The total number of registered vehicles increased by more than twice from year 2008 due to the growing urbanization in the area and registration from nearby municipalities. This increase is expected to have an impact on the demand for land for road construction Already, the heavy volume of traffic along the municipality‟s main roads is a main cause of air pollution in the area. Surprisingly, there is now an increasing registration of motorcycles, apparently in a bid to avoid traffic and save on gasoline expenses.
Vehicle Registration - Vehicle Type Private Vehicles Vehicles for Hire Government Vehicles Total Source: Land Transportation Office- La Trinidad
Traffic
As part of the Extension Program of the Department of Engineering, St. Louis University, a traffic study was conducted in October 2012. Findings show that, in a day, a total of 7,722 vehicles passed through the main thoroughfare (Baguio-Bontoc highway) from the foot of the capitol going towards Baguio. From Baguio, towards Capitol, a total of 4,287 vehicles passed through the same road. At a maximum, 895 vehicles (or 50% of all vehicles) pass through this road per hour. Traffic Count
From From La Baguio Trinidad to La to Baguio Trinidad
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A Study on the Viability of Deploying DOST Developed mass Transportation Technologies in Baguio City and La Trinidad was conducted in 2015. Final report contained the following information. Jeepney Travel Speed SOUTHBOUND
Direction A.M. Peak P.M. Peak
Capitol - Strawberry Fields Entrance more than 20 KPH 16 - 20 KPH
Strawberry Fields Entrance - Public Market less than 10 KPH 11 - 15 KPH Public Market - Tiongsan - 15 KPH 16 - 20 KPH
Tiongsan - Bell Church less than 10 KPH 11 - 15 KPH
NORTHBOUND
Direction A.M. Peak P.M. Peak
Bell Church - Shell Station more than 20 KPH 11 - 15 KPH
Shell Station - Puregold/SM less tha 10 KPH less than 10 KPH
SM/Puregold - Public Market 11 - 15 KPH less than 10 KPH
Public Market - Strawberry Fields Rd. Entrance less tha 10 KPH 11 -15 KPH Strawberry Fields Rd. Entrance – Capitol more than 20 KPH less than 10 KPH Source: TTPI, 2015
Travel speed data with the public utility vehicles for both morning (8-9 a.m.) and afternoon peak (5-6 p.m.) times along the National Highway between at the foot of Capitol to Bell church are shown above. The benchmark with a reasonable travel speed of a public transport service along urban roads is between 25 to 30 KPH. (TTPI, 2015) data above shows that during peak times, the travel speed is below the standard, thus prolonging travel time among travellers.
Service Frequencies Baguio-La Trinidad (Halsema Highway between Capitol and La Trinidad Municipal Hall) NB Freq. (Veh/Time) SB Freq. (Veh/Time) Route Name 12-Hr. A.M. Peak P.M. Peak 12-Hr. A.M. Peak P.M. Peak
Baguio-Buyagan Baguio-Tomay Baguio-La Trinidad
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Baguio-Camp Dangwa Baguio-Acop Baguio-Tublay Baguio-Kapangan - Baguio-Shilan - Total , ,
Source: TTPI, 2015
Jitney service frequencies of eight (8) Jitney routes between the foot of Capitol and the La Trinidad Municipal Hall shows that for northbound jitneys, a total of 2,170 jitneys ply this route during a 12-hour period. During the peak times of 8-9 a.m. and 5-6 p.m., about 202 vehicles frequently pass this road.
For southbound jitneys, a total of 2,044 jitneys ply the eight (8) jitney routes during a 12-hour period. Less jitneys ply the route during the 9-10 a.m. period at 181, while 187 ply the area between 2-3 p.m. The average daily passenger load for the jitney is 12 passengers for a 21-seat capacity jeep. This indicates that there are more jitneys than that of the demand (passenger population). The 12-hour passenger volume, however show a total of 70,673 (for north and south bound public transport) at the foot of capitol as indicated in the next table.
Baguio - La Trinidad Road Direction CAR Jitney Utility Vehicle Bus Taxi MC Tti
Northbound , , , , Southbound , , , , Tti , , , , , , % Source: TTPI, 2015 At the point with the La Trinidad Municipal Hall, this volume increases to 81,938 passengers. This heightens more to 96,933 @ the SM/Puregold area. This indicates a need for a higher form of mass transit service. Based on the boarding/alighting a jeepney load count data, the 12-hour (7a.m. – 7 p.m.) volume data shows a total of 66,081 northbound passengers and 76,457 southbound passengers as illustrated in the figures below.
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Figure: Current Jeepney Passenger Volume along Baguio-La Trinidad Corridor: Northbound – 12 hours (7:00 am. – 7:00 pm.
16,962
4,846 Capitol
21,808
2,878 Strawberry Field 4,732
23,662
12,257 Pico/Puguis Road 19,959
31,364
5,165 Puregold 10,479
36,678 5,271 Bell Church 2,855
34,262
3,020 Jct. Bokawkan 6,248
37,490
Slaughterhouse
37,490
23,400
Capitol
23,400
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4,680 Strawberry Field 6,999
25,719
7,014 Pico/Puguis Road 8,162
26,867
6,717 Puregold 10,986
31,136 5,189 Bell Church 23,515
49,462
13,190 Jct. Bokawkan 3,395
39,667
5,289 Slaughterhouse
34,378
Information and Communication
Telephone Services
The Philippine Long Distance Company operate landline telephone facilities in the municipality covering the urban areas. With mobile phone repeater stations located in the municipality, the use of mobile phones has gained headway.
Telegraphic & Postal Services
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The Bureau of Telecommunications (BUTEL) operates one telegraphic station equipped with telex machines. It shares its office with the Philippine Postal Corporation, the main postal service provider in the municipality. With internet connections, the use of e-mails has now stepped up, diminishing the role of postal services. But there are 3 private couriers that provide quicker deliveries.
Television and Publications
Two Cable Television operators service the urban area the Sky cable and VIACOM. There are at least 7 local newspapers based in La Trinidad, otherwise all other Baguio- based newspapers provide the populace information regarding local community events.
Communication Facilities Telephone/Mobile Service Philippine Long Distance Company Providers GLOBE Telecom Inc. (Globe) Great Bev. Inc. Innove communications, Inc. Universal Strofront Service Corp. (RCPI) Smart Communications (SMART DSL) Mobile Phone Relay Stations Globe Sun cellular Smart Telegraph Bureau of Telecommunications Telex None Postal Philippine Postal Corporation JRS Business Corp. LBC Express Wide Wide World Express. Print Media Cordillera Today Sun Star Baguio Perlas ng Pilipinas Global Filipino New Northern Philippine Times Weekly New and Views The Mountain Beat News Baguio Chronicle Media, Inc. Internet Service Providers Globe DSL Smart DSL PLDT (My DSL) Source: Mayor‟s Office Licensing Section
Waste Disposal System
In year , about of the total population‟s garbage was collected by the Municipal Garbage Collection trucks, about 18% practiced burning, and about 6% dumped their garbage in individual pits. Only 1.4% practiced composting of biodegradable wastes and 1.3% buried their garbage.
The Buyagan Open Dumpsite in Barangay Poblacion was closed in compliance to RA 9003.
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In order to accommodate solid wastes, the Alno-Induyan Engineered Sanitary Land Fill (ESL) in Barangay Alno was built. However, due to excessive production of Solid wastes, the cell 1 of the dumpsite is now filled not having reached its lifespan of 10 years. The cell 3 however was constructed and now being used. The sanitary landfill of the Municipality of La Trinidad occupies an area of 10.2 hectares while the projected land area for sanitary landfill is 12.79 hectares in compliance to RA 9003 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations. Hence, proposal for additional land area for waste disposal system shall be complied.
Cemeteries
There are nine (9) existing cemeteries in the municipality. Eight (8) of which are public and the rest are privately owned. The existing cemeteries of La Trinidad has a total land area of 26.22 hectares while the projected land area is 1,766 square meters required by year 2025. The land area for cemeteries/burial ground are more than enough as it is the cultural practice of the people in Benguet Province or in the Cordillera as a whole to bury their dead within their lots.
Slaughterhouses
The presence of five (5) privately owned slaughter houses in the Municipality is an advantage considering that La Trinidad has not yet establish its own abattoir. An average of 43 heads are being slaughtered every day for consumption not only in the La Trinidad area but also nearby city of Baguio.
Private Slaughterhouses, 2017 Name of Meat Establishment Address/Location Average Daily Slaughter Han-Goo Slaughterhouse Bahong, La Trinidad 9 heads ADB Slaughterhouse Shilan, La Trinidad 9 heads Stanley Slaughterhouse Balili, La Trinidad 15 heads Paulino Slaughterhouse Balili, La Trinidad 5 heads Ambros Slaughterhouse Lubas, La Trinidad 5 heads Source: OMAG
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Public Markets
The municipality of La Trinidad has its own public market. Aside from the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post which caters to wholesalers as well as retailers, the Old Public Market (1993 Building) with 104 stalls serves the public. Here we can find ready-to-wear garments as well as second hand items. The New Public Market (2003 Building) with 134 stalls is located at the center of km. 5. It is where we can buy different items especially kitchen necessities. Other privately owned and operated business establishments are operating in the locality where buyers can also buy their needs.
The 2002 La Trinidad Public Market
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LOCAL INSTITUTIONAL CAPABILITY – ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
MUNICIPAL MAYOR Municipal Vice Mayor
Sangguniang Municipal Executive Executive Bayan Members
Administrator Assistant Secretary
Secretary to the Sanggunian
Legislative Staff Human Community Resource PESO BIDS and AWARDS Affairs Mgmt. Office
Econ. Administrative Engineering SWM Office MPDO Enterprise Section Office
Cooperative Licensing Social Welfare Local DRRM Agriculture Office Dev't. Office Office Office
Accounting Assessor's LOCAL CIVIL Mun. Health Budget Office Office Office Registrar’s OFFICE Services Office
LTFS LT BJMP LTMPS Treasury Office Legal Office
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THE LOCAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Municipal Mayor LDC Chairperson
MPDO LDC Secretariat
Municipal Vice Mayor LDC Vice-Chairperson
CSO 16 Punong All Department representatives Partner Agencies Barangays Heads SB Committee (20) on DPWH, DOT, DENR, Appropriations DepEd, Academe, Chairperson TESDA, CHED, DAR, HEDCOR, BENECO, LTWD, LBP
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THE LOCAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Municipal Planning & Development Coordinator
ADMINISTRATIVE
Administrative Assistant. II ZONING SECTION
Zoning Officer III PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Zoning Officer II Project Dev‟t Officer III Zoning Officer I
Draftsman I Project Dev‟t Officer II
Administrative Ass‟t II PDO I
Administrative Aide VI Administrative Aide IV
Job Order, Data Processor
Job Order, Data Editor
INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS SPECIAL/MUNICIPAL
Engineer II
BARANGAY INFRASTRUCTURE DATA RESEARCH & STATISTICS PROJECTS
Statistician II JOB ORDER ENGINEER
Statistician I Administrative Aide
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LOCAL GOVERNANCE
Development Concerns
Our Vision
We envision a La Trinidad that is dynamic, self-sustaining, ecologically balanced and peaceful where God- loving and healthy people live in an atmosphere of social justice and effective governance.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide for adequate and responsive services to enable our citizens to live in comfort, security, and prosperity, through maximum utilization of resources, active people‟s participation, active partnership with government organization and the private sector and dedicated public services.
Our Goals
Good Governance:
• Honesty accountability transparency and citizen‟s participation in government; • Transparent generation and judicious use of public funds; • Highest standard of public service from all public servants; • Institutionalize people‟s participation in government programs; • Partner with local and international links for effective, efficient and innovative services; • Using research , monitoring and evaluation in development planning; • Institutionalize gender and development in service delivery;
Social Development:
• Mainstreaming poverty reduction, empowerment of the poor and the vulnerable groups in government programs; • Just and lasting peace under the rule of law • Effective, efficient and innovative delivery of social services in • Health, Nutrition, and Sanitation • Quality Education • Social Welfare
Economic Development:
• For La Trinidad to be a Premier Economic Hub in the Cordilleras and to be known as: • One of the Premier Tourist Destinations in the Cordilleras • “The Organic Farming Capital of the Cordilleras”; • Sustaining its title “ Strawberry Capital of the Philippines;
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• Sustaining its title “Rose Capital of the Philippines” • Provided with basic infrastructure support facilities for socio-economic activities
Environmental Development:
• A community free from pollution within a preserved and enhanced natural environment • where we prevent control and minimize the occurrence of destruction to life and property • and protect the integrity of the environment within the context of climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Organization & Staffing A total of 383 personnel comprise the municipal organization among 13 different offices. Out of the 383, 233 are permanent employees, 18 are casual, 117 are on contractual and job order basis, 12 are elective officials, and 3 co- terminous employees. Attached offices include the Municipal Local Government Operations Office-DILG, La Trinidad Philippine National Police, Bureau of Fire Protection, Municipal rail Court, and the Commission on Elections, whose wages comes from the national coffers. Number of Employees per Office, 2016 OFFICE Male Female Total Permanent Employees Office of the Municipal Mayor Office of the Sangguniang Bayan Municipal Legal Office Municipal Planning & Development Office Municipal Local Civil Registry Municipal Budget Office Municipal Treasury Office Municipal Accounting Office Municipal Assessor‟s Office Municipal Agriculture Office Municipal Health Office Municipal Engineering Office Mun. Social Welfare & Development Office Economic Enterprise SVHR Sub-total Casual Employees Job order Employees Co-Terminous Employees Elective Officials TOTAL Source: Human Resource Management Section Mayor‟s Office
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Municipal Officials
Newly Elected Municipal Officials (July 2016-June 2019) Municipal Mayor Hon. Romeo K. Salda Municipal Vice Mayor Hon. Joey Jovencio L. Marrero Councillors Hon. Roderick C. Awingan Hon. Nestor T. Fongwan Jr. Hon. Henry M. Kipas Hon. Estrella B. Adeban Hon. Horacio A. Ramos, Jr. Hon. Renato B. Tereng Hon. Arthur Y. Shontogan Hon. Guiller A. Galwan Ex- Officio ABC President Hon. Teddy M. Quintos
Sanggunian Bayan Standing Committees
Standing Committees (July 2016- June 2019) Committee Chairperson Finance, Budget, and Appropriations Hon. Roderick C. Awingan Tourism, Special Events, and External Affairs Hon. Guiller A. Galwan Public Utilities Hon. Arthur Y. Shontogan Trade and Industry , Labor, Livelihood, & Accreditation Hon. Horacio A. Ramos, Jr. Personnel, Good Government, Human Rights, and Justice Hon. Estrella B. Adeban Laws, Rules, and Regulation Hon. Henry M. Kipas Health Hon. Horacio A. Ramos, Jr. Agriculture Hon. Renato B. Tereng Zoning, Housing, Urban and Rural Development Hon. Henry M. Kipas Barangay Affairs Hon. Teddy M. Quintos Peace and Order, Public Safety, and Civil Defense Hon. Roderick C. Awingan Public Market, & Local Economic Enterprise Hon. Arthur Y. Shontogan Social Services Hon. Estrella B. Adeban Education Hon. Nestor T. Fongwan Jr. Ways and Means Hon. Guiller A. Galwan Natural Resources & Environmental Protection Hon. Nestor T. Fongwan Jr. Public Works, Project Monitoring and Evaluation Hon. Renato B. Tereng Youth and Sports Development Hon. Guiller A. Galwan Cooperative, Private Organizations & Non-Government Orgs. Hon. Horacio A. Ramos, Jr.
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Indigenous People and Cultural Affairs Hon. Marcelo A. Abela Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Hon. Roderick C. Awingan Local Legislative Dev‟t & Mgmt Committee Hon. Joey J. L. Marrero Source : Sangguniang Bayan
Punong Barangays Table 191: List of Punong Barangays Alapang Hon. Rolando P. Leon Alno Hon. Jonie S. Puroc Ambiong Hon. Anthony Aniban Bahong Hon. Belmer L. Elis Balili Hon. Billy Bilango Beckel Hon. Gregorio Antonio Betag Hon. Peter D. Comila Bineng Hon. Patricio B. Wakat Cruz Hon. Charles T. Canuto Lubas Hon. Roger L. Angel Pico Hon. Ramon K. Salda Poblacion Hon. Manuel Amoy Jr. Puguis Hon. Tyrone Diaz Shilan Hon. Jeffrey K. Maslag Tawang Hon. Brenda B. Waytan Wangal Hon. Castro W. Faustino Community Participation As to the participation of the populace into community affairs, there are 8,678 persons who are members in community organizations. At least 24% are members of civic organizations
Community Membership by Sex # Type of Community Organizations Male Female Total % Religious Youth Cultural Political Women's Agricultural Labor Civic , , Cooperative , Senior Citizens , Others Not Stated Total Source: CBMS 2010
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Access to Government Programs
Among all types of government programs, a total of 9,918 households or 44% of all households were able to benefit from government programs. Most of the households, at 85% were able to rate the programs positively.
Access to Government Programs by Type, 2010 Type of Gov’t Program # % Recipient of CARP Phil. Health Ins. for Indigents Supplemental Feeding Health Assistance Education / scholarship Skills or livelihood training Housing program Credit program Others Total 44% of all hh Source: CBMS 2010
Program Effect Rating Rating # % Positive No Effect Negative Effect Total Source: CBMS 2010
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Poverty Indicators by Barangay, 2010 Aln Bahon POVERTY INDICATORS Alapang Ambiong Balili Beckel Bineng Betag Cruz Lubas Pico Poblacion Puguis Shilan Tawang Wangal Total o g
HEALTH AND NUTRITION Children 0-5 years old who died Women who died due to pregnancy related-causes Malnourished children 0-5 years old HOUSING Households living in makeshift housing Households who are squatters WATER AND SANITATION Households without access to safe water Households without access to sanitary toilet facility BASIC EDUCATION Children 6-12 years old not attending elementary Children 13-16 years old not attending high school INCOME AND LIVELIHOOD Households with income below poverty threshold Households with income below food threshold Households experienced food shortage Unemployed members of the labor force PEACE AND ORDER Members who are victims of crime
Source : CBMS 2010
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FISCAL MANAGEMENT
Budget
Classified as a first class municipality by the Department of Budget and Management, the municipal government had an operating budget of P 271.42 M in 2016, with an Internal Revenue Allotment from the national government of P 174.65 M and from local sources of P 96.77M.
Budget for the year 2017 increased to P 300M. The LGUs Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) is P 201M and P 99M from local sources. Increases in the local revenue of the municipality for the past years are due to the efforts to increase tax collection efficiency and the apparent boom in business and commerce.
Total Budget by Source - SOURCES/YR.
Local Sources
Internal Revenue
Allotment Total Budget Source: Municipal Budget Office
Municipal Budget by Source, 2011-
250
201 200 174.65 156.6 150 136.7 116 102.5 101 96.77 99 89.42 100 80.37 63.73 63.72 69.87 50
0 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Local Sources Internal Revenue Allotment
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Of the total budget for 2017, 36.02% goes for Personal Services, 40.87% goes to Maintenance and Operating Services and 4.61% goes to Capital Outlay. About 5% goes to Disaster Risk Reduction Expense/Statutory obligations/Non-office expenditures and 13.50% for Development Fund. Part and parcel under Personal Services include salaries and wages and other premiums for government personnel.
In terms of Maintenance and Other Operating Expenditures, a large chunk goes to programs and projects implemented by each office aside from the regular operating expenses of the office. Non-Office Expenditures include other benefits due to personnel, the Calamity Fund and the 20% Development Fund, where most of the infrastructure projects are funded from. It is noted also that the local government exceeds the mandated 20% allocation of the Internal Revenue Allotment.
Total Budget by Expense, 2012- Budget by Item ( Php in millions) P % P % P % P % P % P %
I. Personal Services II. Maintenance & Other
Operating Expenditures III. Capital Outlay IV. Non Office Expenditures/ Statutory Obligations /Others/DRRM Dev‟t Fund Total Budget Source: Annual Budgets
Revenues & Receipts
Total Income for the last five (5) years is increasing except in 2015 and 2016 where there is a drop in Net Income which was due to increase in expenditures. Total expenses to income ratio is at 65:35 in 2017.
Comparative Income and Expenditures - ) Year Income (Php) in mil.) P % P % P % P % P % General Income Accounts Permits and Licenses Service Income Business Income
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Subsidy Income Other Income Tax Revenues Local Taxes Gain/Loss Accounts Total Income Personal Services MOOE Total Expenses NET INCOME Source: Mun Accounting Office
450 400 350 397.05 300 312.7 327.74 250 287.4 261 257.84 200 232.4 240.37 150 188 194 100 50 0 P P P P P 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Revenue by Source, 2017
Permits and Service Licenses Income Local Taxes Of all the sources of income for 201 , 20% 6% 3% Business Income % came from the National coffers 14% (other income). Of the local sources, Subsidy Business Income accounted for 14%, Income Subsidy at %, Tax Revenue at 2 %, 1% Service income at 3%, and Permits and Licenses at 6%. Other Income 56%
Source: Mun. Accounting Office
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Fiscal Autonomy
Programs & Projects
For year 2017, most of the municipal budget is appropriated for General Public Services, equivalent to 46.59% of the total budget. The rest of the budget is broken down as follows: 12.10% is appropriated for Economic Development Services, 5% for the required Disaster Risk Reduction Fund. There is an increase in allocation for the Social Development Services from 19.22% in 2016 to 21.47% for the current year 2017. 20% (of the IRA) Development Fund increased from 13.11% to 13.50%.
Budgetary Allocation by Sectoral Service, 2015- Budget Year Budgetary Allocation P % P % P % Economic Development
Services General Public Services Social Development
Services 20% Municipal Development
Fund 5% Local Disaster Risk
Reduction Fund Aid to Barangays Total Source: Annual Appropriations Ordinance 2015-
Budgetary Allocation by Sectoral Service
160 150.91 134.95 139.76
140
120
100
80 64.41 52.16 60 48.53 40.5 31.5 35.58 36.31 40 18.83 18.83 15
Appropriation in Millions in Appropriation 12.2 13.92 20 4.02 0.016 0 0 2015 2016 2017 Economic Development Services General Public Services Social Development Services 20% Municipal Development Fund 5% Local Disaster Risk Reduction Fund Aid to Barangays
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At least 20% of the Internal Revenue Allotment is required by law to fund development projects, known as the 20% Municipal Development Fund, the amount in 2016 was Php 35.58 M. and Php 40.50M for year 2017.
20% Development Fund Programs, Projects, and Activities - Programs and Projects I. Social Development Services A. Health Services B. Social Welfare & Development Services C. General Public Development Services II. Economic Development Services A. Infrastructure Services B. Agricultural Services C. Commerce, Trade, & Industry Services D. Domestic Water Development Services III. Environment & Natural Resources Preservation Services A. Solid Waste Management Services B. Forest & Watershed Protection Services C. Drainage, Sewerage, & Flood Control Services TOTAL Php (mil) Source: 20% Development Fund, 2014-
20% Municipal Development Fund, 2014-
35 32.22
30
25 20.805 18.56 20 16.1
15 12.125 9.62 10 8.1 7.6 7.4 7.57 3.3 4.53 5 0 2014 2015 2016 2017
Social Development Services Economic Development Services Environment & Natural Resources Preservation Services
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DEVELOPMENT LEGISLATIONS Resolutions passed/ordinances enacted, by sector
A. LOCAL ADMINISTRATION Ord. # TITLE Date CHANGING THE NAME OF PICO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN BARANGAY PUGUIS, 19-a MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, PROVINCE OF BENGUET, TO PUGUIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. GRANTING PATERNITY LEAVE AND EMERGENCY LEAVE TO ALL MUNICIPAL PAID OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF LA TRINIDAD AND BIRTHDAY LEAVE TO ALL MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES. ESTABLISHING A COLOR CODING SYSTEM TO SCHEDULE THE ENTRY OF VEHICLES LOADING AND UNLOADING VEGETABLES AT THE LA TRINIDAD VEGETABLE TRADING POST. PROVIDING PENALTY CLAUSE OF SECTION 69 OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE C- 0001 S.
1996 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CODE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ORDINANCE. AMENDING THE PENALTIES IMPOSED UNDER SECTION 35, ARTICLE 2, CHAPTER IV
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF LA TRINDAD, BENGUET PROVINCE. ESTABLISHING THE LA TRINIDAD MUNICIPAL MOTORPOOL AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDS FOR ITS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. REQUIRING ALL NON GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION (NGO‟ S) ACCREDITED BY THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT TO SUBMIT THEIR ANNUAL REPORT TO THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL MAYOR. GRANTING BURIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF TEN THOUSAND PESOS (P10,000.00) TO THE FAMILY OF MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET WHO DIES DURING HIS/HER TERM OF OFFICE/INCUMBENCY OR EMPLOYMENT. ADOPTING AND ESTABLISHING THE ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE AND STAFFING
PATTERN IN THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET PROVINCE. CREATING A GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT (GAD) FOCAL POINT IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. COMMEMORATING MAY 03 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE LIBERATION DAY OF LA
TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR. PRESCRIBING THE RULES OF PROCEDURE TO BE ALLOWED BY THE SANGGUNIANG
BAYAN OF LA TRINIDAD AS A QUASI-JUDICIAL BODY CREATING THE MUNICIPAL POPULATION COUNCIL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA
TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THREFOR. CREATING A PHILHEALTH CAPITATION FUND FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE OUTPATIENT CONSULTATION AND DIAGNOSTIC BENEFIT PACKAGE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION (PhilHealth) UNDER THE INDIGENT SECTOR COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM (NHIP).
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CREATING THE MUNICIPAL CULTURE AND THE ARTS COUNCIL OF LA TRINIDAD,
BENGUET PROVINCE AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFORE. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE COMMUNITY BASED MONITORING AND INFORMATION
SYSTEM (CBMIS) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET. AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION OF “USER‟S FEE” ON CERTAIN DRUGS, MEDICINES AND FAMILY PLANNING MEDICAL SUPPLIES BEING DISTRIBUTED BY THE MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICE OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET. CREATING NEW POSITIONS IN THE DIFFERENT DEPARTMENTS OF THE MUNICIPAL 9A GOVERNMENT OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SENIOR CITIZENS OFFICER FOR A (SCOFAD) DAY AS AN OFFICIAL ACTIVITY DURING THE CELEBRATION LINGGO NG KABATAAN ( ELDERLY
FILIPINO WEEK ) PILIPINO IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. ESTABLISHING THE LOCAL BLOOD COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD,
BENGUET PROVINCE AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF CREATING ONE ADDITIONAL POSITION OF LOCAL REVENUE COLLECTION OFFICER I 8a WITH SALARY GRADE 11 AT THE OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPAL TREASURER OFFICE. ADOPTING AND DECLARING THE OFFICIAL HYMN OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA
TRINIDAD, BENGUET THE VEHICLES NUMBER CODING SCHEMES OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD,
BENGUET AND APPROVING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF INSTITUTIONALIZING THE GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE ACCREDITATION OF PO‟s, NGO‟s AND OTHER ORGANIZED GROUPS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET PENALIZING UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS WHO SHALL CROSS OR BREACH A POLICE LINE INSTALLED, DRAWN AND MADE AS MARKINGS OR WARNING FOR SCENE OF CRIMES, CRISIS AND DISASTERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET ABOLISHING AND CREATING THE HEREIN ENUMERATED POSITIONS UNDER THE 5a MUNICIPAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE, LA TRINIDAD BENGUET PROFESSIONALIZING THE BARANGAY TANOD SYSTEM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LTB,
PROVINCE AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. ABOLISHING THE POSITION OF CONTRUCTION MAINTENANCE GENERAL FOREMAN, SG-11 UNDER THE MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING OFFICE AND CREATING THE POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER 1 SG 10 UNDER THE SAME OFFICE. CREATING THE POSITION OF MUNICIPAL TOURISM OFFICER 1 WITH SALARY GRADE 7B 11 IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3- FOR THIS PURPOSE. CREATING THE POSITION OF CIVIL DEFENSE OFFICER II, WITH SALARY GRADE 15 IN 7A THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3-01 FOR THIS PURPOSE
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AMENDING THE TITLE AND SECTION 1 OF THE ORDINANCE N0. 12-2011 BY REPLACING THE NAME “GARDEN CITY CONFERENCE CENTER” TO STRAWBERRY VALLEY HOTEL AND RESTAURANT. CREATING THE CONSUMER WELFARE DESK IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD
BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFORE.
APPROVING THE MUNICIPAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
COUNCIL LOGO OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET.
AMENDING SECTION 35 ARTICLES 1 AND 2 OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. C-001-96 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET. “CREATING THE POSITIONS OF LLSO-II AND LLSA III” “INCORPORATION OF RAINWATER CATCHMENT SYSTEM (RCS) PLAN FOR CERTAIN STRUCTURES AS AN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT IN THE ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMIT INSTITUTIONALIZING A LEGISLATIVE RECORDS TRACKING AND ELECTRONIC DATA STORAGE - ACCESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SUPPORT FOR THE STRENGTHENING OF THE KATARUNGANG PAMBARANGAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF. PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES ON THE ACCREDITATION, MOBILIZATION AND PROTECTION OF COMMUNITY DISASTER VOLUNTEERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIAD, BENGUET. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE BARANGAY BASED DELIVERY SYSTEM OF NOTICES, STATEMENTS OF ACCOUNTS, ORDER OF PAYMENTS AND OTHERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE OBSERVANCE OF THE DISASTER CONSCIOUSNESS MONTH EVERY JULY OF EVERY YEAR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE CONDUCT OF THE SCOUT OFFICIAL FOR A DAY (SOFAD), AS AN OFFICIAL ACTIVITY DURING THE CELEBRATION OF THE SCOUTING AND NATIONAL CHILDREN‟S MONTH EVERY THIRD MONDAY OF OCTOBER OF EVERY YEAR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES IN THE REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION OF NEW BARANGAY HEALTH WORKER (BHW) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. GRANTING FINANCIAL INCENTIVE TO BARANGAY VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND
CHILDREN (VAWC) DESK FOCAL PERSONS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD,
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BENGUET.
GRANTING BENEFIT AND INCENTIVES TO BARANGAY HEALTH WORKER (BHW) WITH ACCREDITATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF. CREATING THE MUNICIPAL GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF
LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3 SERIES OF 2001. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES DURING THE CELEBRATION OF THE LA TRINIDAD BIBLE WEEK EVERY LAST WEEK OF JANUARY, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. CREATING THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OFFICE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA
TRINIDAD, BENGUET, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE “GAWAD PARANGAL” AWARDS FOR COOPERATIVES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. CREATING THE LA TRINIDAD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT BOARD (LTTMB) OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD; PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR THE APPROPRIATE CONDUCT IN THE USAGE OF DESIGNATED PEDESTRIAN AND CROSSING LANES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS (OSCA), PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES IN THE SELECTION OF OSCA HEAD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET; PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE ANNUAL SEARCH FOR BARANGAY TANOD EXEMPLARY AWARD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES INSTITUTIONALIZING THE MULTI –SECTORAL GOVERNANCE COUNCIL CUM MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR THE LA TRINIDAD MUNICIPAL POLICE STATION
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION AND REALIZATION OF THE PNP PATROL PLAN 2030; PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
B. SOCIAL SERVICES Ord. TITLE Date # AN ORDINANCE DECLARING EVERY SECOND WEEK OF DECEMBER EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER AS THE LINGGO NG KABATAAN IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, PROVINCE. ORDINANCE REQUIRING BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS AND PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLE TO DISPLAY NOTICE IN A CONSPICIOUS PLACE WITHIN THEIR AREA OF OPERATION
FOR A 20 % DISCOUNT GRANTED TO SENIOR CITIZENS, PURSUANT TO R.A. 7432 AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION HEREOF.
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AN ORDINANCE GRANTING BURIAL ASSISTANCE TO WORLD WAR II VETERANS OF
THE LA TRINIDAD POST, VETERANS FEDERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES PROVIDING FOR THE CONTROL OF THE EMPLOYMENT OF MINORS IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, PROVINCE. CREATING THE MUNCIPAL COUNCIL/ COMMITTEE FOR THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN
(MCWC) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET PROVINCE. CREATING THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL FOR THE WELFARE OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFORE. AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A WOMEN‟S DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 44, S. OF 1997 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING BURIAL ASSISTANCE TO WORLD WAR II VETERANS OF LA TRINIDAD POST, VETERANS FEDERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE SENTRONG SIGLA OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AS A REGULAR ACTIVITY OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING THEREFOR. INSTITUTIONALIZING WOMEN‟ HEALTH AND SAFE MOTHERHOOD PROGRAMS IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR. CREATING THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL FOR WOMEN OF LA TRINIDAD AND ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT APPROPRIATION. INSTITUTIONALIZING A NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR MALNOURISHED CHILDREN IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR. BANNING THE SELLING OR DISPENSING OF CIGARS, CIGARETTES AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS TO MINORS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND IMPOSING PENALTIES OF VIOLATIONS THEREOF CREATING THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL FOR THE WELFARE OF SOLO PARENTS AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR. PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE CHILDREN‟S WELFARE AND SUPPORT PROGRAM OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. CREATING THE MUNICIPAL POPULATION COUNCIL IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA
TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR. REGULATING THE OPERATION OF VIDEOKE MACHINES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA
TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPAL TREASURER OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, TO COLLECT A VACCINATION FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF NOT MORE THAN SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY PESOS (P750.00) FROM EACH PERSON/ INDIVIDUAL WHO WOULD
LIKE TO AVAIL OF THE VACCINATION PROGRAM AGAINST MENINGOCOCCEMIA DISEASE TO BE PROVIDED BY THE MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICE OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET.
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REGULATING THE OPERATION OF VIDEOKE MACHINES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA
TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. CREATING THE MUNICIPAL CULTURE AND THE ARTS COUNCIL OF LA TRINIDAD,
BENGUET PROVINCE, AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFORE. AMENDING SECTION 10 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1- ENTITLED “PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE CHILDREN‟S WELFARE SUPPORT PROGRAM OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES” INSTITUTIONALIZING THE CONDUCT OF THE ANNUAL INTER- BARANGAY SPORTS COMPETITION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET PROVINCE AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR. REQUIRING MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS IN PRIVATE MEDICAL CLINICS AND HOSPITALS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET TO REPORT TO THE MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICE OF THIS MUNICIPALITY, ALL CASES OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASE DIAGNOSED AND / OR TREATED IN THEIR FACILITIES, PROVIDING FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. AN ORDINANCE REGULATING COCKFIGHTING AND THE ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF COCKPIT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, PROVINCE OF BENGUET. AMENDING SECTION 1 OF ORDINANCE NO. 14, SERIES 2001 "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING BURIAL ASSISTANCE TO WORLD WAR II VETERANS OF LA TRINIDAD POST, VETERANS FEDERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES" AMENDING SECTION 15 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1- ENTITLED “PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE CHILDREN‟S WELFARE SUPPORT PROGRAM OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES”
PROVINCIAL ORDINANCE (INTERNET CAFE) INSTITUTIONALIZING THE CONDUCT OF THE LA TRINIDAD DENGUE AWARENESS AND PREVENTION MONTH IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET EVERY MONTH OF JUNE. ESTABLISHING A BORROWING CENTER FOR SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND APPROVING FUNDS INSTITUTIONALIZING THE CONDUCT OF DENTAL HEALTH MONTH IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET IN THE ENTIRE MONTH OF FEBRUARY OF EVERY YEAR AND PROVIDING FUNDS INSTITUTIONALIZING THE ANNUAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM TO ALL MUNICIPAL AND BARANGAY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LTB AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF. INTEGRATING THE ANIMAL BITE TREATMENT CENTER (ABTC) IN THE MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICE OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, IMPOSING ANTI RABIES VACCINATION USER FEES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
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INSTITUTIONALIZING INTERVENTION AND DIVERSION PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AT RISK AND CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW
(CICL) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF. INTEGRATING THE SOCIAL HYGEINE CLINIC IN THE MUNICIPAL HEALTH OFFICE OF
THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. CREATING THE LA TRINIDAD PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AFFAIRS DESK UNDER THE MUNICIPAL SOCIAL WELFARE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (MSWDO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEROF. STANDARDIZING AND UPGRADING THE BENEFITS OF WORLD WAR II VETERANS
AND WIDOWS OF LA TRINIDAD POST, BENGUET PROVINCE. GRANTING ADDITIONAL INCENTIVES TO COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES VOLUNTEERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEROFOR. “REQUIRING THE INSTALLATION OF CLOSED CIRCUIT TELEVISION (CCTV) VIDEO DEVICES AND SIMILAR EQUIPMENT IN COMMERCIAL AND SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. PRESCRIBING THE GUIDELINES ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PRE-EMPTIVE OR FORCED EVACUATION IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET DURING
DISASTER OR EMERGENCY WHERE DANGER OR LOSS OF LIVES BECOMES IMMINENT. REGULATING SMOKING, SELLING, DISTRIBUTION AND ADVERTISEMENT OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS AND IMPOSING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE MIGRANT WORKERS AND OVERSEAS FILIPINO PROGRAMS PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, 9B BENGUET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR ” FOR YOUR INFORMATION AND APPROPRIATE ACTION. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE MOSQUITO BORNE DISEASE COLOR CODING SURVEILLANCE AND INTERVENTION SYSTEM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET. MANDATING THE MANDATORY POSTING OF PRESCRIBED NOTICES OF INFORMATION REGARDING CHILD PROTECTION ON CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. AMENDING SECTION 2 AND SECTION 3 OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE 17-2012 9A ENTITLED: STANDARDIZING AND UPGRADING THE BENEFITS OF WORLD WAR II VETERANS AND WIDOWS OF LA TRINIDAD POST, BENGUET PROVINCE. GRANTING AWARDS AND RECOGNITION TO SENIOR CITIZENS AGED 100 YEARS OR
MORE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET.
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REGULATING THE MANUFACTURE, SALE DISTRIBUTION, POSSESSION OR USE OF PYROTECHNIC DEVICES; SALE AND PROHIBITING THE MANUFACTURE AND USE OF ALL FORMS OF FIRECRACKERS IN THE MOLT. DESIGNATING PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS LANES INCLUDING BLUE LANES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (PWD‟S) AND SENIOR CITIZENS AND VEHICULAR U-
TURN AND OTHER THOROUGHFARES WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET. PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES ON THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF CALAMITY IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET PRESCRIBING RULES ON THE CANCELLATION OR SUSPENSION OF CLASSES AND WORK IN GOVERNMENT OFFICES DUE TO TYPHOON, FLOODING, OTHER WEATHER DISTURBANCES, AND CALAMITIES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE MUNICIPAL PRICE COORDINATING COUNCIL OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET. DESIGNATING A VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND CHILDREN (VAWC) DESK UNDER THE MUNICIPAL SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE (MSWDO) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEROF. “REQUIRING PRIVATE SECURITY AGENCIES AND COMPANY GUARD FORCES TO EXTEND THEIR SERVICES DURING EMERGENCY, DISASTER OR CALAMITY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD ” “QUARTERLY SCHOOL BASED EMERGENCY AND EVACUATION DRILL ” INSTITUTIONALIZING THE USE OF THE INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET. “CREATING THE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITY BOARD IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA
TRINIDAD, BENGUET, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES” PROHIBITING THE CARRYING AND/OR SELLING OF KNUCKLES EITHER MADE OF
PLASTIC, METAL BRASS IN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF LA TRINIDAD “ESTABLISHING AN EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR DESERVING INDIGENT TERTIARY AND TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL STUDENTS FROM LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET “PROHIBITNG THE USE OF CELLULAR PHONES AND OTHER SIMILAR ELECTRONIC GADGETS WHILE REFILLING ON FUEL STATIONS OR DEPOTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET ” CREATING THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ” GIVING REWARD TO PERSON WHO GIVES INFORMATION LEADING TO THE PROSECUTION OF ANY PERSON FOR VIOLATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT OF 2002 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. REGULATING THE SALE , USE, MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTION OF IODIZED SALT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
PROVISIONS OF RA OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE “ASIN LAW” AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.
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SUSTAINING AND STRENGTHENING THE PHILHEALTH SPONSORED PROGRAM IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. ESTABLISHING THE LOCAL HUMAN RIGHTS ACTION CENTER IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET INSTITUTIONALIZING THE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR ALL DAY CARE CENTERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. STRENGTHENING AND SUSTAINING PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE PREVENTION OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS (STI), HUMAN IMMUNODEFFICIENCY VIRUS/ ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFFICIENCY SYNDROME (HIV/AIDS) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE ANNUAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR MUNICIPAL PAID TEACHERS AND VOLUNTEERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. STRENGTHENING AND SUSTAINING THE COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM ON THE TREATMENT FOR TUBERCULOSIS (TB) PATIENTS AND ITS ERADICATON IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF. MANDATING ALL FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS AND THE LIKE TO USE SAFETY AND PROTECTIVE WEARS IN THE HANDLING OF FOOD TO THE PUBLIC WITHIN THE
MUNICIPALTIY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE COMMUNITY LINKAGES AND SUPPORT SYSTEM DURING DISASTER, CALAMITY OR IN TIMES OF EMERGENCY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET. REGULATING TRUANCY FOR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET; AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. REGULATING THE OPERATIONS OF SCHOOL CANTEENS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. STRENGTHENING AND SUSTAINING THE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS SITUATION (AICS) PROGRAM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. GUIDELINES IN THE COORDINATION OF THE DELIVERY OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE OR SERVICES TO DISASTER VICTIMS AND INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET. STRENGTHENING AND SUSTAINING THE PROJECTS, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES DURING THE “ DAYS CAMPAIGN TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN” FROM
NOVEMBER 25 TO DECEMBER 12 OF EVERY YEAR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET.
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PROVIDING FOR THE MANDATORY ESTABLISHMENT OF BREASTFEEDING CORNERS IN ALL GOVERNMENT OFFICES, PUBLIC PLACE, WORK PLACE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE CONDUCT OF PRE-DISASTER RISK ASSESSMENT (PDRA) BEFORE ANY IMPENDING HUMAN INDUCED OR NATURAL DISASTER, CALAMITY OR
EMERGENCY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. DECLARING LAST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER OF EVERY YEAR AS FAMILY WEEK IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES DURING THE ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF THE POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS MONTH (PCRM)
EVERY JULY OF EVERY YEAR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. INSTITUTIONALIZING AND STRENGTHENING THE EMERGENCY SHELTER ASSISTANCE (ESA) PROGRAM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PROMOTION OF CULTURE OF PEACE THROUGH THE OBSERVANCE OF THE “WORLD INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK” DURING THE FIRST
WEEK OF FEBRUARY OF EVERY YEAR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET; AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE ANNUAL SEARCH FOR THE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLE (PUV) DRIVERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. PRESCRIBING THE REQUIREMENTS IN SECURING A HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR NEW AND RENEWAL OF MAYOR'S PERMIT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD BENGUET. INSTITUTIONALIZING A MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROGRAM IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSE. PRESCRIBING THE SPEED LIMIT FOR ALL KINDS OF MOTOR VEHICLES WITHIN THE TERRITORIAL JURISDICTION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET; AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE ANNUAL EXEMPLARY SEARCH IN DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT (DRRM) AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET; PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES IN THE RECOGNITION OF THE WOMEN'S BRIGADE AS PARTNER IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMMUNITY AND SERVICE - ORIENTED
POLICING (CSOP) SYSTEM BY THE LA TRINIDAD MUNICIPAL POLICE STATION (LTMPS); PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
C. ECONOMIC SECTOR Ord. TITLE Date # AN ORDINANCE FURTHER AMENDING SECTION NO. 7 OF MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 4 S. 1987 WHICH AMENDED SECTION 5A, 03 ( a ) – ( c ) ARTICLE A, CHAPTER V OF
MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE NO. 1, S. 1979 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LA TRINIDAD REVENUE CODE. AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE LA TRINIDAD VEGETABLE TRADING POST (LTVTP), LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET PROVINCE. AUTHORIZING THE MANDATORY COLLECTION OF FIFTEEN PESOS (P15.00) FOR THE ISSUANCE OF IDENTIFICATION CARDS TO EVERYONE DOING BUSINESS AT THE TRADING POST. ESTABLISHING A POLICY TO IMPOSE A HIGHER RATE OF RENTALS PER SQUARE METER PER DAY FROM MARKET STALLS AND SPACES IN ANY PUBLIC MARKET DERIVED FROM LOANS. IMPOSING THE AMOUNT OF THREE HUNDRED PESOS (P 300.00 ) AS FUND RAISING AND SOLICITATION PERMIT FEE FOR ANY PERSON, ORGANIZATION/ ASSOCIATION OR
GROUP WHO WILL CONDUCT FUND RAISING ACTIVITY OF ALL FORMS WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF ORNAMENTAL PLANTS AND CUTFLOWERS AT KM. 5 PUBLIC MARKET AREA, LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, FROM OCTOBER 25 TO NOVEMBER 2 OF EVERY YEAR. FORMULATING AND ESTABLISHING THE LA TRINIDAD TOURISM CODE WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE RULES AND REGULATION GOVERNING THE TOURISM INDUSTRY
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, ITS PROMOTION, DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION, AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. PROVIDING GUIDELINES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE 2002 PUBLIC MARKET BUILDING AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. APPROVING THE 2005 REVISED REVENUE CODE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA
TRINIDAD, PROVINCE OF BENGUET. ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATION GOVERNING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
LA TRINIDAD VEGETABLE TRADING POST (LTVTP), LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET PROVINCE. DECLARING THE GARDEN CITY CONFERENCE CENTER AS AN ECONOMIC
ENTERPRISE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET.
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CREATING THE MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
(MSMEDC) OF THE MUNCIPALITY OF LTB AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. MANDATING ALL CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES, CONTRACTORS AND/ OR SUBCONTRACTORS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INFRASTRACTURE PROJECTS TO HAVE 50% OF THE UNSKILLED AND 30% OF THE SKILLED REQUIRMENTS FROM THE AVAILABLE MANPOWERS RESOURCE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LTB AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEROF. REGULATING THE OPERATION OF WATER RETAIL SYSTEMS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF
LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEROF. DECLARING THE NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ONE STOREY MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING WITH 13 THIRTEEN PARTITION STALLS LOCATED AT THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE LA TRINIDAD VEGETABLE TRADING POST AND MADE OF COLORED METAL ROOFING WITH STAINLESS METAL ROLL-UP DOORS, AS RENTABLE BOOTHS AND AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE LA TRINIDAD VEGETABLE TRADING POST FACILITIES. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE ORGANIC AGRICULTURE SUSTAINABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET; PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF AND OTHER PURPOSES. ESTABLISHING THE "TIMBANGAN NG BAYAN" IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE WITH PENALTY AS
PROVIDED UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7394 ALSO KNOWN AS CONSUMER ACT OF THE PHILIPPINES. CREATING THE MUNICIPAL COOPERATIVE AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEROF AND OTHER RELATED PURPOSES. LEVYING FEE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINTS FILED BEFORE THE SANGGUNIANG
BAYAN. DECLARING THE 1993 PUBLIC MARKET BUILDING, KM.5 PAY PARKING AREA, TOILET AREA, PUBLCI MARKET, LTVTP…AS ECONOMIC ENTERPRISES OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET. ESTABLISHING A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP) APPROACH TOWARDS
DEVELOPMENT ” INSTITUTIONALIZING A COMPREHENSIVE LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT POLICY OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. REGULATING THE OPERATION OF MOTORIZED TRICYCLES IN BARANGAY BECKEL, BARANGAY AMBIONG AND SITIO DREAMLAND-PERIPINBATO OF BARANGAY PICO IN
THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. ESTABLISHING A “GO NEGOSYO CENTER” IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD,
BENGUET, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE CELEBRATION OF THE COFFEE FESTIVAL EVERY FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY OF EVERY YEAR IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD,
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BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF.
CREATING THE LA TRINIDAD COFFEE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL IN THE MUNICIPALITY
OF LA TRINIDAD; PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. REVISING THE 2005 REVENUE CODE OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, PROVINCE OF BENGUET OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE REVISED REVENUE CODE OF
D. ENVIRONMENT Ord. # TITLE DATE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO S ENTITLED “ AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING ASTRAY DOGS FROM LOITERING WITHIN THE PROHIBITED ZONES IN
LA TRINIDAD, PROVINCE OF BENGUET, AND PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION THEREOF. PROVIDING FOR A COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, PROVINCE DECLARING THE DINOG NATURAL IRRIGATION TUNNEL AS A PROTECTED IRRIGATION SYSTEM PROHIBITING ITS DESTRUCTION AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF ORDINANCE GOVERNING AND REGULATING THE SALE, DISPOSAL, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION OF CHICKEN DUNG IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF. REGULATING THE DISPOSAL OF “MOMA” SPITTLE OR “MOMA” REFUSE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. REGULATING THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF FUNERAL AND EMBALMING ESTABLISHMENT IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. REQUIRING OPERATORS AND ORGANIZERS OF TRADE FAIRS, BARATILLO, CHRISTMAS CARAVAN … TO PROVIDE PORTALETS IN DESIGNATED AREAS DURING THEIR EVENTS AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. REGULATING THE USE OF PLASTIC BAG POLYSTERENE/STYRPFOAM AND OTHER SYNTHETIC PACKAGING MATERIAL… LEVYING FEE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINTS FILED BEFORE THE SANGGUNIANG BAYAN PROHIBIITNG THE REMOVAL OF MUFFLERS ON VEHICLES AND INSTALLATION OF
MODIFIED MUFFLERS… REGULATING THE ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF JUNK SHOPS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. DECLARING SEPTEMBER 16 OF EVERY YEAR AS THE BALILI RIVER DAY IN THE
MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF.
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DECLARING JUNE 25 OF EVERY YEAR AS ARBOR DAY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA
TRINIDAD, BENGUET, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. INSTITUTIONALIZING THE PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE MITIGATION OF EL NINO EFFECTS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF REGULATING THE ESTABLISHMENT, MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF PRIVATE ABATTOIR/SLAUGHTER AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF. INSTITUTIONALIZING, STRENGTHENING AND SUSTAINING THE PROGRAMS, PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION
IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET; PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. REGULATING PET OWNERSHIP IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. REQUIRING THAT DUMP TRUCKS AND OTHER MODES OF TRANSPORTATION SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITH A MEANS OF PROTECTIVE COVERING OR SECUREMENT OF ITS LOADS / CARGO TO PREVENT FROM SPILLING ON PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES WITH IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREFOR. REGULATING CIVIL WORK EXCAVATION AND DIGGING ON ALL NATIONAL AND LOCAL ROADS, THOROUGHFARES, PASSAGEWAYS, SIDEWALKS AND ANY OTHER
PUBLIC PLACE IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.
E. INFRASTRUCTURE SECTOR PROHIBITING THE USE, INTERCONNECTION OR RECEPTION OF ANY OF THE SERVICE BEING OFFERED BY CATV OR CABLE INTERNET SYSTEM AND / OR NETWOEKS BY OR
THROUGH UNAUTHORIZED INSTALLATION, ACCESS OR CONNECTION THERETO AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF.
ESTABLISHING A TOURIST INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE CENTER OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, DEFINING ITS FUNCTIONS AND PROVIDING FUNDS THEREOF. REQUIRING THE INCLUSION OF THE USE OF CONCRETE ADMIXTURES THAT ACCELERATE THE SETTING AND HARDENING OF CONCRETE MIX, IN THE PROGRAM OF WORK OF CIVIL WORKS TO BE UNDERTAKEN ALONG NATIONAL OR LOCAL THOROUGHFARES WITHIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND PROVIDING PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF
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PRESCRIBING GUIDELINES IN THE ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF FINAL ELECTRICAL INSPECTION (CFEI) FOR CERTAIN BUILDING STRUCTURES (GROUP A RESIDENTIAL
DIVISION 1 AND GROUP J-ACCESORY 1) IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. ESTABLISHING THE COMMUNICATION, INFORMATION AND SURVEILLANCE COMMAND CENTER (CISCC) OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LA TRINIDAD, BENGUET, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT – CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATION Linkages
The LGU of La Trinidad has established its linkage with the private sector through the issuance of an Administrative Order creating the Local Development Council of which they are members. Member organizations having their own representatives are as follows:
1. The La Trinidad Cut flower & Ornamental Growers Association 2. Local Council for the Protection of Children 3. The LT PTCA Federation 4. Senior Citizens‟ Federation 5. La Trinidad 4H Club 6. Kabalikat Civicom 7. La Trinidad People‟s Organization 8. Jaime V. Ongpin Foundation 9. D Valley Riders of La Trinidad 10. Bagsakan Municipal Clusters Veg Dealer‟s Assn 11. Strawberry Fields Satellite MPC 12. Alno Rural Development Coop. 13. Veterans Sons and Daughters Assn. 14. Kabenguetan Ladies 15. Rural Improvement Club Federation 16. La Trinidad La Organica 17. LT Organic Practitioners MPC 18. LT Veg. Trading Post MPC 19. Town Transporters Association 20. La Trinidad Flower Shop Assn. Local Governance Performance Report -
The Local Governance Performance Management System, or LGPMS for brevity, is an on-line national information system on local governments, introduced by the Department of the Interior and Local Government. It is a self-assessment, management and development tool that enables local governments to determine their capabilities and limitations in the delivery of essential public services. It is a web-based
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system that has the ability to produce information on the state of local governance performance, and the state of local development, using governance and development indicators.
In 2012, the state of Local Governance Performance of the municipal government report is indicated below in 5 areas of governance. With 5 as the highest rank, the municipal government of La Trinidad excels in its participation, transparency, financial accountability, administrative governance particularly the Human Resource Management and Development, Social Governance, and in Forest Ecosystems Management. In most areas of governance, although not excellent, the local government is doing fairly well. Priority Areas that need improvement are in Entrepreneurship, Business and Industry Promotion and Support to Agriculture Services.
LGPMS Ratings, 2009- Governance Indicators/ yr. Fundamentals of Governance Participation Transparency Financial Accountability Administrative Governance Local Legislation Development Planning Customer Service - Civil Applications Human Resource Management and Development Social Governance Health Services Support to Education Services Support to Housing and Basic Utilities Peace, Security and Disaster Risk Management Economic Governance Support to Agriculture Services Entrepreneurship, Business and Industry Promotion Environmental Governance Forest Ecosystems Management Urban Ecosystems Management Source: State of Local Governance Performance, Electronic Report, 2009-2012 ( 5: Highest)
Local Achievements
Most Child- Friendly Municipality Award, Regional Awardee Most Outstanding LGU in Literacy Program, National Finalist Presidential Award for Most Child-Friendly Municipalities, National Finalist Best “One Town One Product” Implementer Award National Finalist
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Gawad Saka Awardee Agri-Pinoy Awardee Seal of Good Housekeeping Most Improved Municipal Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit
Most Child- Friendly Municipality Award, Presidential Award Best in Promotion and Enhancement of Organic Agriculture, Regional Awardee Best Environmental Practices, Provincial Awardee Seal of Good Housekeeping Seal of Disaster Preparedness
Outstanding Municipality Achievers Award Level II Prime HRM Award BPLS Compliant Award Most Competitive Municipality in CAR, 2nd Place Gawad Kalasag 2014, Regional Awardee (1st) Gawad Kalasag, National Awardee (3rd) Gawad Kalasag (1st Place-CAR), CDRRMC, Dec., 15, 2014 Local Government Achiever‟s Award on Organic Agriculture Mun Category-Regional Winner), DA-CAR, May 30, 2014
Best Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, DND-CAR-RDRRMC st – rd Class Municipality), Dec. 16, 2015 Special Award – Forwarding Local Autonomy Medal of Excellence, RDC, July 15, 2015 Rank 1 – Municipalities Competitive Index, Cordillera Level (DILG and DTI-CAR), Nov. 17, 2015 Rank 26– Municipalities Competitive Index, National Level, DILG and DTI-CAR, Nov. 17, 2015 Rank 2 – Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CAR Level), DILG and DTI-CAR, Nov. 25, 2015 Rank 46 – Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index Nat‟l Level DILG and DTI-CAR, Nov. Most Improved in CMCI Ranking (National), DILG and DTI-CAR, Nov. 17, 2015 Gawad Kalasag (3rd Place National), NDRRMC, March 26, 2015 Best Practices Local Legislative Award (1st – rd Class Municipalities), Beng. Prov., Nov. 19, 2015 Best Practices on Environmental Management (1st Place), Benguet Province, Nov. 19, 2015 Most Child-Friendly Municipality, DSWD-CAR, Nov. 26, 2015 Best Agri-tourism Booth, Benguet Province, Nov. 24, 2015 Certificate of Recognition for Good Financial House Keeping 2014, DILG, July 13, 2015 Certificate of Recognition for Business Friendliness and Competitiveness 2014, DILG, July, 13, 2015 Certificate of Recognition for Disaster Preparedness, 2014, DILG, July 13, 2015 Certificate of Recognition for Peace and Order (2014), DILG, July 13, 2015
Gawad Pagkilala: Sustainable Best Practices on SWM 2015 Outstanding Child Friendly Municipality (1st to 3rd Class)
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Best Municipal DRRMC (1st to 3rd Class) st nd Class Municipalities Regional Competitiveness Committee (11th Place Nationwide) Certificate of Recognition: Government Efficiency (1st Place) st nd Class Municipalities Regional Competitiveness Committee (33rd Place Nationwide) Certificate of Recognition: Infrastructure (1st Place) st nd Class Municipalities Regional Competitiveness Committee (27th Place Nationwide) Certificate of Recognition: Economic Dynamism (1st Place) st nd Class Municipalities Regional Competitiveness Index (1st Place CAR, 14th Place Nationwide) Seal of Good Local Governance Financial Administration Disaster Preparedness Social Protection Business Friendliness and Competitiveness Peace and Order Environmental Management Gawad Kalasag 2016 nd Place National Level) Gawad Kalasag (2nd Place National Level) Seal of Child Friendly Local Governance
Gawad Parangal for Best Performing LGU Coop. Development Officer – Ist Place Nat‟l Level Red Orchid Awardee – National Level Seal of Good Local Governance – National Level Gawad Kalasag – nd Place National Level Top Performing Municipal Police Station – Women and Children Protection Desk (WCPD) PRO-COR - Administrative - Investigation (Best on Accomplishment on Implan Tugis) - Police Community Relations Top 1 Performer of Benguet PPO in Weight Loss Challenge (PRO-COR)
Municipality‟s Best Practices and Exemplary Contribution in the Implementation of Environmental Laws in the Province of Benguet (DENR-EMB-CAR)
Best Municipal Police Station in the Philippines (PNP)
Gawad Parangal for the Best Performing LGU Cooperative Development Office, 1st Place National Level
This document is prepared by the Office of Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator.