The Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur’s entry for the 2024 Search for the Best Urban and Peri-Urban Agricultural Garden which is the Ayuda Multipurpose Cooperative was hailed 1st Runner Up in the Category B Macrogarden. Certificate of Appreciation was also conferred to PGIS for its invaluable support to the conduct of 2024 Regional Search for Best Urban and Peri-Urban Agricultural Garden.

Assistant Provincial Agriculturist Marina Atendido, HVCDP Provincial Coordinator Mr. Teresito Batin, other Provincial Agriculture employees and Ayuda Multipurpose Cooperative Members received the award last July 31 2024 at Sison Auditorium, Lingayen Pangasinan.