Showing posts with label MSAP. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MSAP. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Maritime School Assessment Program (MSAP) General Information

SCSIT  Students participating in MSAP 2011
Since I’m working on the Maritime industry, I just want to share this information to those who are searching some details about the Maritime School Assessment Program (MSAP). Exam results for MSAP 2011 will be released by PJMCC.

General Information

1. The Maritime School Assessment Program (MSAP) is a nationwide standard academic assessment test for regular second year students taking up Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) or Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering (BSMarE).

2. The program is wholly supported by the International Mariners Management Association of Japan (IMMAJ) in Tokyo, Japan and is implemented by the Manila-based Philippine-Japan Manning Consultative Council, Inc. (PJMCCC). IMMAJ is an association of 96 Japanese ship owners. It counts among it’s members some of the largest shipping companies in the world such as Mitsui-OSK Lines, NYK Lines and K-line. IMMAJ employs up to 30,000 Filipino seafarers at any one time. PJMCC is the association of 65 Filipino manning companies that provide seafarers to vessel’s owned and controlled by the IMMAJ members.


3. MSAP has the following goals and objectives:


a. to assess the performance of BSMT and BSMarE students presently enrolled in maritime schools via a standard academic test which covers English, Mathematics and fundamental Deck/Engine Technical subjects.

b. to benchmark Philippine Maritime Schools against industry set-standards of academic performance for maritime students based on the examination results.

c. to assist maritime schools identify their strengths and areas of improvement based on the performance of students who took the examination.

d. to assist maritime schools in terms of faculty upgrading to ensure quality of instruction hence improve the quality of graduates coming from their institutions.

e. to give maritime schools a level-playing field in terms of recruitment/employment opportunities for their students/graduates.

f. to reward deserving students with Cadetship slots reference MSAP-related programs implemented in partnership with the government and other industry associations belonging to the Joint Manning Group (JMG)

4. All regular second year BSMT and BSMarE students currently enrolled on the second semester of SY 2010-2011, of MSAP-participating maritime schools are required to take the examination.

5. Benefits of the MSAP are as follows:

a. Three (3) months accredited shipboard training onboard the T/S Kapitan Felix Oca with a month stipend of USD60.00 for 120 MSAP passers who are accepted to the IMMAJ-PJMCC Cadetship Training Program (CTP).

b. Nine (9) months fully subsidized shipboard training on board a Japanese vessel with a monthly stipend of USD235.00 for those who are qualified in item 2 above.

c. Additionally, manning companies, who are the end-users of the graduates from maritime schools, have committed to give preference to MSAP qualifiers when recruiting additional cadets for their ship owner principals.

6. The MSAP is supported by the members of the Philippine Association of Maritime Institution (PAMI) as well as some non-members. Maritime schools who participated in the past exercises have seen the Program’s merit as it gives them required feedback as to the strong points that they have and the areas they should improve on. The MSAP also gives the Maritime School a level playing field in terms of recruitment/employment of the students/graduates.

7. The Government, particularly the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the Overseas Workers Welfare Fund (OWWA) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), has likewise showed support to the Program.


MSAP 2007 – 2010 Highlights

MSAP 2007


1. Total of 52 schools participated (20 Luzon; 20 Visayas; 12 Mindanao) in the assessment. Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) and the John B. Lacson College Foundation (JBLCF) did not participate in the MSAP 2007.

2. Total of 5,481 students participated out of 8,111 expected to take the exam (based on the roster submitted by schools). This is equivalent to a 68% students participation rate.

3. Breakdown of Deck and Engine student participation is distributed as follows:

Deck:  3,663 out of 5,538 students registered (66%)
Engine   1,818 out of 2,573 students registered (71%)

Student participation in the Engine Department is higher than  that of the Deck Department.

4. Total of 507 students passed the industry’s set standard out of the 5,481 actual exam takers.  Passing rate us only 9% of the total examinees. Breakdown of Deck and Engine passers versus actual takers are presented below:

Deck: 359 out of 3,663 actual takers (10%)
Engine: 148 out of 1,818 actual takers (8%)

Passing rate in the Deck Department is slightly higher than that of the Engine Department.

MSAP 2008

1. Total of 70 schools participated (34 Luzon; 23 Visayas; 13 Mindanao) in the assessment.

There is a 35% increase in the participation of schools from 2007. However, PMMA and JBLCF still did not participate in the exercise.

2. Total of 7,131 students participated our of 10,131 expected to take the exam (based on the roster submitted by schools). This is equivalent to a 70% student participation rate.

Student participation in the MSAP has increased from 68% in 2007 to 70% in 2008.

3. Breakdown of Deck and Engine student participation is distributed as follows:

Deck: 4,370 out of 6,463 students registered (68%)
Engine: 2,761 out of 3,668 students registered (75%)

Student participation in the Engine Department is again higher than that of the Deck Department, reference MSAP 2007.

4. Total of 1,145 students passed the assessment out of 7,131 actual exam takers. Passing rate is only 16% of the total examinees. Breakdown of Deck and Engine passers versus actual takers are presented below:

Deck:  641 out of 4,370 actual takers (15%)
Engine: 504 out of 2,761 actual takers (18%)

For MSAP 2008, passing rate of the Engine Department is higher than the Deck Department  

MSAP 2009

1. Total of 81 schools participated (37 Luzon; 28 Visayas; 16 Mindanao) in the assessment.

There is a 16% increase in the participation of schools from the previous year. However, PMMA still did not participate in the exercise.

2. Total of 11, 443 students participated out of 15, 424 expected to take the exam (based on the roster submitted by schools). This is equivalent to a 74% student participation rate.

Student participation in the MSAP has increased from 70% to 74% in 2009.

3. Breakdown of Deck and Engine student participation is distributed as follows:

Deck: 6,771 out of 9,397 students as per roster (72%)
Engine: 4,672 out of 6,027 students as per roster (78%)

Student participation in the Engine Department is again higher than that of the Deck Department reference MSAP 2008.

4. Total of 4,038 students passed the assessment out of 11,443 actual exam takers. Passing rate is 35% of the total examinees. Breakdown of Deck and Engine passers versus actual takers are presented below:

Deck: 2,554 out of 6,771 actual takers (38%)
Engine: 1,484 out of 4,672 actual takers (32%)

For MSAP 2009, passing rate of the Deck Department is higher than the Engine Department

MSAP 2010

1. Total of 80 schools participated (39 Luzon; 26 Visayas; 15 Mindanao) in the assessments.

The decrease in participation was due to the last minute cancellation of University of Perpetual Help – Biñan and Malayan Colleges to participate and the disqualification of Misamis Institute of Technology due to discrepancies found in the list of students. Likewise, the three (3) campuses of John B.Lacson University in Iloilo and Bacolod did not participate in this year’s exercise. The Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) still did not participate in the MSAP.

2. Total of 11, 783 students participated out of 17, 241 expected to take the exam (based on the roster submitted by schools). This is equivalent to a 68% student participation rate.

Student participation in the MSAP has decreased from 74% in 2009 to 68% in 2010.

3. Breakdown of Deck and Engine participation is distributed as follows:

Deck: 6,931 out of 10, 606 students as per roster (65%)
Engine: 4,852 out of 6,635 students as per roster (73%)

Student participation in the Engine Department is again higher than that of the Deck Department reference MSAP 2009.

4. Total of 3, 508 students passed the assessment out of 11, 783 actual exam takers. Passing rate is 30% of the total examinees. Breakdown of Deck & Engine passers versus actual takers are presented below:

Deck 1,791 out of 6,931 actual takers (28%)
Engine: 1,537 out of 4,852 actual takers (32%)

For MSAP 2010, passing rate of the Engine Department is higher than the Deck Department.

MSAP 2011 FACTS AND FIGURES


Participating Schools

Luzon
– Number of Schools: 42
Geographical Coverage
Ilocos/Tuguegarao/ La Union/Pangasinan/Nueva Ecija/Bataan/Pampanga/Bulacan/Metro Manila/Cavite/Laguna/Batangas/Quezon/Marinduque/Sorsogon/Albay/Camarines Norte/Camarines Sur

Visayas – Number of Schools: 28
Geographical Coverage
Aklan/Capiz/Antique/Iloilo/Negros Oriental/Negros Occidental/Cebu/Bohol/Leyte/Biliran

Mindanao – Number of Schools: 15
Geographical Coverage
Zamboanga del Sur/Misamis Occidental/Misamis Oriental/ Davao del Sur/South Cotabato/ Maguindanao/Lanao del Norte/Agusan del Norte/Surigao del Norte

TOTAL SCHOOLS: 85

List of Maritime Schools in the Philippines participating in MSAP 2011

Name of Maritime School their address and contact number in alphabetical order

1. Agro-Industrial Foundation College of the Philippines
Bolton Riverside, Ecoland Matina, Davao City 8000
082-303-1341

2. Aklan Polytechnic College   
Quezon Ave. Kalibo, Aklan   
076-268-9383

3. Asian Institute of Maritime Studies   
A. Arnaiz Ave. cor. F. B. Harrison St., Roxas Blvd. Pasay City   
833-5311 local 106

4 Baliwag Maritime Academy   
Km. 54 Cagayan Valley Rd., Sampaloc, San Rafael, Bulacan 3008   
044-766-1263

5. Bicol Merchant Marine College, Inc.
Rizal St. Piot, Sorsogon City   
056-211-2430

6. Capitol University    
Corrales/Osmeña Streets, Extension 9000 Cagayan de Oro City   
08822-71-1977

7. Cebu Technological University     
R.M. Durano Ave., Poblacion, Carmen Cebu
032-429-9898

8. Central Luzon College of Science and Technology - Olongapo    #1 CBMU Road, Upper Kalaklan, Olongapo City
047-223-5855

9 Central Luzon College of Science and Technology - San Fernando   
High School Blvd., Lourdes, City of San Fernando, Pampanga    
045-961-2517

10 Colegio dela Purisima Concepcion   
Arzobispo St., Roxas City   
036-621-2192

11 Cristal e-College   
Km. 14, Central Highway, Tawala, Panglao, Bohol 6340   
038-416-0433

12 DMMA College of Southern Philippines   
Tigatto Road, Buhangin, Davao City 8000   
082-241-1350

13 Dr. Carlos S. Lanting College   
16 Tandang Sora Avenue, Quezon City   
930-5299 local 114

14 Dr. Yanga's Colleges, Inc.    
182 Wakas, Bocaue, Bulacan   
044-692-4066

15 Eastern Visayas State University   
Salazar St., Quarry District Tacloban City   
053-321-2554

16 Educational Systems Technological Institute   
Murallon, Boac, Marinduque   
042-332-2068

17 FEATI University   
Helios St., Sta. Cruz Manila   
733-8321 local 430

18 Feati University - Palawan State University Campus   
Tiniguiban Heights, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan   
733-8221 local 430

19 Holy Cross of Davao College, Inc.   
Sta. Ana Ave., Davao City   
082-221-9071 local 131

20 Iloilo State College of Fisheries   
Tiwi, Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo   
033-361-2417

21 Inter-Global College Foundation, Inc.   
Barangay Bocohan, Lucena City, 4301   
042-373-2535

22 John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation - Bacolod   
Pauline Village, Alijis, Bacolod City    
034-707-7749

23 John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University - Arevalo   
Sto. Niño Sur, Arevalo, Iloilo City 5000   
033-337-8828

24 John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University - Molo   
M.H. del Pilar St., Molo, Iloilo City 5000   
033-337-3860

25 Jose C. Feliciano College   
Dau Exit, NLEX, Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga   
624-5116

26 Lyceum of Iligan Foundation   
Corpus Christi Village, Tubod, Iligan City   
063-221-1817

27 Lyceum of the Philippines University - LIMA   
Cuta, Batangas City 4200   
043-723-0054

28 Lyceum-Northwestern University   
Tapuac District, Dagupan City, Pangasinan   
075-516-2426

29 Malayan Colleges Mapua-PTC College of Maritime Education & Training
Pulo Diezmo Road, Cabuyao, Laguna   
049-832-4082

30 Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation   
University Site, Ibabang Dupay, Lucena City   
042-710-4237

31 Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges Foundation - Baras    
Baras, Canaman, Camarines Sur   
054-474-1148

32 Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges Foundation - Rawis   
Rawis, Legazpi City   
052-482-0997

33 Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific   
Kamaya Point, Bgy. Alas-asin, Mariveles, Bataan 2105   
237-3355 local 4024

34 MATS College of Technology   
R. Castillo St., Agdao, Davao City 8000   
082-226-4560

35 Midway Maritime Foundation, Inc.   
0162 Bitas, Maharlika Highway, Cabanatuan City   
044-463-7020

36 Mindanao Polytechnic College   
Crossing Makar, General Santos City   
083-380-2111

37 Misamis University   
H.T Feleciano St. Ozamiz City 7200   
088-586-0633

38 NAMEI Polytechnic Institute   
123 A. Mabini St., Mandaluyong City    
531-7328

39 Naval State University   
P. Inocentes St. Naval, Biliran City   
053-500-9047

40 Negros Maritime College Foundation, Inc.   
Airport Area, National Highway, Sibulan, Negros Oriental   
035-225-5408

41 Negros Oriental State University   
Main Campus II, Bajumpandan, Dumaguete City   
035-225-5493

42 Northern Iloilo Polytechnic State College   
V. Cudilla Ave., Estancia Iloilo 5017
033-397-0314

43 Northern Philippines College for Maritime Science & Technology   
Lingsat, City of San Fernando, La Union   
072-700-3077

44 NYK-TDG Maritime Academy   
Knowledge Ave., Carmeltown, Canlubang 4037, Calamba City, Laguna   
049-549-0939

45 Our Lady of Fatima University   
120 MC Arthur Highway Marulas, Valenzuela City   
291-6556

46 Our Lady of Lourdes College Foundation   
Vinzon Ave. Daet, Camarines Norte 4600   
054-721-2379

47 Palawan Polytechnic College   
Manalo Extension, Puerto Princesa City   
048-434-2393

48 Palompon Institute of Technology   
Evangelista St., Palompon, Leyte   
053-555-9841

49 Pangasinan Merchant Marine Academy   
Perez Blvd., Dagupan City, Pangasinan 2400   
075-515-7870

50 PIMSAT Colleges   
Bolosan District, Dagupan City, Pangasinan 2400   
075-522-1808

51 PMI Colleges - Bohol   
C.P. Garcia Ave., City of Tagbilaran Bohol 6300   
038-235-5611

52 PMI Colleges - Manila 
419 Burke St., Sta. Cruz Manila   
241-9694

53 PMI Colleges - Quezon City   
72 Roosevelt Ave., San Francisco Del Monte, Quezon City 1100   
372-7285

54 PMMS Colleges - Las Piñas   
San Antonio Valley Road, Talon 1, Las Piñas City    
805-0239

55 PMMS Colleges - Manila   
1571 Lope De Vega St., cor. Rizal Ave., Sta. Cruz, Manila   
742-3373

56 PNTC Colleges   
Zone 3, Lt. Cantimbuhan St., Poblacion, Dasmariñas, Cavite   
046-416-2584

57 Polytechnic College of La Union   
San Joaquin Sur, Agoo, La Union   
072-714-0026

58 Regency Polytechnic College   
Lower Balmores-Paredes St., Brgy. GPS, City of Koronadal   
083-228-4059

59 Salazar Institute of Technology   
211-N. Bacalso Avenue, Cebu City   
032-261-0235

60 Southern de Oro Philippines College   
Julio Pacana St., Licuan, Cagayan De Oro City   
088-856-2609

61 Southwestern Maritime College   
Villa Aznar, Urgello St., Sambag II, Cebu City    
032-354-8107

62 St. Joseph Institute of Technology   
Montilla Boulevard, Butuan City   
085-225-3131

63 St. Therese – MTC Colleges - Magdalo    
Magdalo St., La Paz, Iloilo City 5000   
033-320-8434

64 St. Therese - MTC Colleges - Tigbauan    
Brgy. Tan Pael, Tigbauan, Iloilo City    
033-511-8679

65 Surigao Education Center   
Km. 2 National Highway, Surigao City 8400   
086-826-3767

66 Technological Institute of the Philippines - Manila   
363 P. Casal St., Quiapo, Manila 1001   
733-9142 local 235

67 Technological Institute of the Philippines - Quezon City   
938 Aurora Blvd. Cubao Quezon City 1109   
911-0964 local 388

68 University of Antique    
Mayor Santiago Lotilla St., Sibalom, Antique   
036-543-8161

69 University of Cagayan Valley    
Balzain Hi-Way, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan   
078-844-8978

70 University of Cebu - Lapulapu and Mandaue   
A.C. Cortes Avenue, Looc Mandaue City   
032-345-6666 local 212

71 University of Cebu, Maritime Education and Training Center
Alumnus, Mambaling, Cebu City   
032-511-6700

72 University of Iloilo - PHINMA   
Rizal St., Iloilo City   
033-338-1071 local 230

73 University of Northeastern Philippines   
Ortega St., San Roque, Iriga City 4431   
054-299-2698 local 19

74 University of Perpetual Help System Dalta - Las Piñas   
Alabang-Zapote Road, Pamplona, Las Piñas City   
871-0639 local 121

75 University of Perpetual Help System Laguna   
Sto. Niño, Biñan, Laguna   
049-511-9778 local 3026

76 University of Saint Anthony   
Ortega St., San Miguel, Iriga City Camarines Sur   
054-299-2401 local 150

77 University of the Visayas   
Colon St. cor. Jakosalem St., Cebu City   
032-416-7884

78 VMA Global College    
Earl Carol St., Sum-ag, Bacolod City   
034-444-1093

79 West Bay College   
Cajiles Compound, Ilaya St., Alabang, Muntinlupa City   
850-2956

80 West Negros University   
Burgos St., Bacolod City, 6100 Negros Occidental   
034-434-4561

81 Western Institute of Technology   
Luna St., La Paz, Iloilo City   
033-320-0259

82 Western Visayas College of Science and Technology   
Burgos St., La Paz, Iloilo City   
033-320-7190 local 125

83 Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College   
R. T Lim Boulevard, Baliwasan, Zamboanga City   
062-991-7470

84 Zamboanga del Sur Maritime Institute of Technology   
Purok Tugas, Balangasan District, Pagadian City 7016   
062-215-2232

85 Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology   
Fort Pilar, Zamboanga City 7000   
062-991-0645

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Sunday, February 15, 2009

The Nostalgic Scent of the Durian City

Davao City, Philippines – February 11 – 13, 2009

White Phantasms. Cruising at thirty seven thousand feet aboard PR 811 bound for Davao, an indescribable feeling of contentment embraced my heart, as I stare at the spotless cumulus congestus clouds, dancing like lazy phantasms, hugging each other amidst the infinite sky painted with a million hues of blue – the paragons of high cast beauty. Below are serene greenery and building roofs glinting like polished diamonds beside the muddy water of the vast Laguna Lake plotted with geometrical fish pens.

All is beautiful from a distance and this is all too perfect for me – sitting on a window side, with a cup of coffee and some salty peanuts, reading a Neal Stephenson book, while listening to Enya dreamily singing:

….Let me sail, let me sail, let the Orinoco flow,

….From the deep sea of Clouds to the island of the moon,
Carry me on the waves to the lands I've never been,
Carry me on the waves to the lands I've never seen.

Sail Away… Sail A
way…

Welcome to Davao. Day 1. The exotic and pungently sweet smell of durian greeted us at the airport – assuring us that we landed the right airport. I even hear Atty. Rhesa on the phone, “Ma! nasa Davao na kami, amoy durian na!”

I excitedly leave the airport after claiming my duffel bag – which I personally packed – pregnant with sartorial possibilities: a few shirts, jacket, toiletries, hygiene stuff, a pocket knife and condoms.

I went to Davao to conduct the Maritime Schools Assessment Program (MSAP), as proctor. It is an annual nationwide exam for Maritime Schools. Last year I was assigned in Laoag City and in the previous year in Bicol region. I love this project – because it allows me to have a chance to visit far places in the Philippines – lucky me. (clap clap)

Two MATS College of Technology staff picked me at the airport, had a quick lunch at a nice Chinese restaurant, dropped by at the campus to meet some school officials, their names I instantly forget as soon as they are introduced, and made a quick tour of the city. As I heard, Davao boast of its perfect weather, the city being situated in a typhoon-free zone (meaning sunshine by day and occasional rain showers by night). I also later learned that Davao is the most peaceful city in Southeast Asia – which I do personally agree, definitely true.

Our driver asked me, “Have you heard of the DDS?”

At first I thought it was a famous place in Davao but before I gave my guess he immediately explained “DDS stands for the Duterte Death Squad – they are the group responsible for the murders of all the anti-socials here and the political rivals of the Duterte’s.”

I immediately sensed that these two guys inside the car are anti-Duterte, so to be agreeable I just said, “Well, I guess that’s what political dynasties do.”

They just sigh and said in unison “Yeah, big evil dynasty.”

I therefore conclude that the city becomes the most peaceful city in South East Asia because of the DDS. I just hope we also have the MDS – Metro Manila Death Squad, huh!(that makes me partially pro-Duterte.)


Davao Nightlife. 1st Night. Me and my two co-proctors (assigned in Agro Industrial something) have two whole nights to kill – and where else to spend it? Davao Nightlife! We had a nice food tripping at Banoks – a famous local city food chain and then go bar-hunting afterwards. We end up in “The Venue,” which according to the taxi driver, is the famous gig bar in the city. It just slightly disappoint us because when we excitedly entered the bar, at around 8:00 p.m., it was still empty so we decided to have a couple of beer at a nearby resto and continue our food tripping. That makes us discover the “Tuna Chicharon” really good stuff, too bad they don’t have it packed for pasalubong. With a couple of iced cold San Mig to go with it, in the middle of the teasing rain, it’s perfect to start the night.


With the slight San Mig “buzz,” we checked again The Venue, still barely half full, but the band is already doing their full blast gig despite the few audience. So we thought it’s already perfect to get a full dose of the San Mig “buzz” and spend the night there. We end up crazily dancing, perfectly buzzed up, forgetting that we still have the MSAP business the next day.

The biggest question the next day was "Did we pay our bill before checking out?" None of us remembered that part.

MSAP, Day2. I end up conducting the exam, wolfishly grinning in front of the examinees, obviously wasted - my eyes automatically drooping. Exam ends at 12:00, had a two-piece chicken for lunch then go back to my hotel.

I just stayed at Sychar hotel the whole afternoon tired and sleepy – but it’s really odd ‘cause I can’t sleep, so I tried watching some nonsense in HBO, got bored then took a little city stroll and end up in Gaisano Mall. Maybe I’m a little bit excited for the part two of our evening bar-hopping.

Crazy Second Night. Nightlife in Davao is really cool. We checked out Matina Town Square, had a few bottle of beer and a plate of kinilaw, got bored with the band and its crowd and decided to hop-in to Bakbak.

quick note: On our way to Bakbak, we passed by “THE CENTRAL” (can’t elaborate further…!wink, wink!)

Bakbak is a drinking haven. The design is like that of a large, open hut, with bamboo posts and a nipa roofing for that native feel. Wooden tables and chairs are placed inside and outside the hut. Some band are playing acoustics, others are hard-rocky-noisy type.

We choose a hut with a hard-rock playing band, called Idol Grill. It’s so jam-packed with students, a few foreigners dating some minors and the band looks like fresh high school grads rocking the night like a pro – their vocalist, one demure looking gal and two boyish rocker, (Atty. Rhesa even wants to bring home one of the lead singer, we he he, ikukulong nya daw sa room tapos kakanta maghapon).

While almost all of the crowds are drinking Red Horse, we ordered San Mig Light… (nagkatinginan lang kaming tatlo, then said, “nakakahiya yata sa mga bata”). Our pulutan, of course, is worth mentioning – crispy shrimps, B-B-Q on sticks and hilaw na mangga with bagoong, just perfect for the night.

With below-zero beer and sumptuous pulutan in a cold night with some cute minors rocking your night away, who would not want to get drunk? And so we just drink the night away…

Next stop… “The Central,” the city's little blemish, cradle of lost Davaoeña souls….............................................................................................

…I’m glad I woke up in my own bed, the nostalgic scent of the Durian City still clinging on my skin.