Raymond Cerulean
Bio
Raymond B. Cerulean is a former college football player, linguist, and aspiring actor and model.
Stories (3/0)
Unraveling the Reading Literacy Conundrum in the Philippines
The Philippines is facing a painful paradox – a country rich in folklore where mythical creatures such as aswang, kapre, and tikbalang play an important part but leave it with one of the lowest reading rates according to the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 test findings. Despite the second consecutive assessment, the Philippines is sinking in the bottom 10 out of 81 countries on reading comprehension, mathematics, and science. This dismal truth leads to an inner reflection on the status of literacy, which sheds light on the importance of diversity and support in Filipino literature.
By Raymond Cerulean3 months ago in Education
Untangling Philippine Urban Legends through Mainstream Media and Literature
When you close your eyes, recall the glow of screens, the noise in cinemas, and the exhilaration of digesting several favorite scenes. It is time that we try to discuss something closer – our Philippine urban legends going mainstream. As tales whispered by our lolas move into the spotlight of mainstream cinema and literature, it’s time to taste the spicier flavors: chills, cultural rhythms—legends projected on screen and within pages.
By Raymond Cerulean3 months ago in 01
Navigating Myths in the City
Within the urban centers of Philippine cities, where life throbs in sync with the city's cacophony, there lies an unseen sprawl—a fabric meshed delicately into a municipal rhythm. Picture it: In the midst of skyscrapers and thriving streets, common lives are filled with colors being painted by mysterious figures, damned places, or cannot be explained incidents. Hello to the fascinating realm of Philippine city legends in which fact and folklore dance a delicate tango by blending banal with mysterious.
By Raymond Cerulean3 months ago in 01