MSU–GenSan Kabpapagariya Ensemble and students earned recognition during the General Santos City Youth Achiever’s Award (GSCYAA) 2025, held at the Veranza Mall Activity Center. The Kabpapagariya Ensemble was honored under the Group Category (School-Based) for its cultural advocacy and promotion of Mindanaoan heritage through the performing arts. Meanwhile, for the In-School Youth (College Category), Melden Dave M. Casing of the College of Social Sciences and Humanities and Arnel John A. Ellivera of the College of Business Administration & Accountancy were recognized for their academic excellence and youth leadership.
The GSCYAA is an annual initiative of the City Government of General Santos that honors exemplary young individuals and youth organizations whose contributions have positively impacted their communities.
Certificates of Recognition were also conferred on qualifying groups, including the MSU–GenSan Association of Dos-Sei Scholars. This achievement highlights MSU–GenSan’s commitment to nurturing culturally grounded and service-oriented students who contribute meaningfully to community development and nation-building.