ANNOUNCEMENTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
🎉January 5, 2025 (6th Case & Arcus Christmas Schedule)
📌6th Case Study Presentation - Jan. 21, 2026
📌 Batch Arcus Caelestis Party - Jan. 24, 2026Â
🎉September 5, 2025 (New Day Off Guideline)
📌Starting next week, any intern who wishes to use their day off as overtime will no longer use biometrics, but will only use the DTR instead.
📌The biometrics for August are now available to view on the portal. Should you have any concerns, please msg me. DTRs uploaded only today and moving forward will be credited in September.Â
🎉September 5, 2025 (Research Dissemination Evaluation Results)
Good evening doc @Angelica Faye Sanchez and fellow interns, here's the evaluation results for the Research Dissemination (from the target audience)
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LDwaKnf0tBLLMkBrDMJeNY0YJiPslUZBA-M4zqR0yXU/edit?usp=sharingÂ
🎉September 5, 2025 (Research Dissemination File Upload)
Good evening everyone, sending you a link where you will attach your files from the research dissemination earlier. It should include the following:
1. Flyers/brochures
2. PPT
3. Video
4. Tarpaulin soft copy
5. Summary of Quiz/Activity form (results)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Y-sy3SdmL3S_PzVQspxZtbMb257CHIry?usp=sharingÂ
🎉August 31, 2025 (Picking up the Pace)
The Arcus portal has been outdated for almost a month. I am trying to pick up again the pace, starting with updating the Internship schedule to the latest, the documentation for the month of August, and the biometrics. I will try to keep posting for this website if my schedule allows me to. Thank you for understanding and stay tuned!
🎉July 31, 2025 (Biometrics Update)
The Biometrics for the month of July has now been posted in the Biometrics page. If there are any concerns, kindly approach or message the vice-president, Reynaldo.
🎉July 25, 2025 (Panelist Payment Reminder)
Reminding @everyone to pay the panelist fee as mag give na ug grades. Thank you.Â
🎉July 24, 2025 (Revised Case Study Manuscript Deadline)
Submit your revised manuscript on or before sat (July 26).Â
🎉July 24, 2025 (Dr. Sanchez's Evaluation)
@everyone pwede na daw magpa evaluate ka doc gelai dalaa ang progress notes, dtr, and evaluation form. Individual ang pagpa evaluate starting today until 5pm tomorrow.Â
Reminders also sa mga need isubmit this 26 di daw mo extend og deadline si doc. Thank youÂ
🎉July 24, 2025 (GB Vision Consent Form)
Good morning @everyone,Â
Reminding everyone (BATCH 1 & 2) to submit their GB Vision Consent Forms
Deadline: July 24, 2025 (Today) 3:00 pm
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tLGkfZ5Ois7egaF14jGTOFDSHrPniaWz?usp=sharingÂ
🎉July 23, 2025 (Updates and Clarifications)
- No meeting for tomorrow's SSP since it's exam week
- Biometrics were not recorded this morning (as the morning is recorded as hours for the case study presentation). In light of this, 1 day will be credited for PECC, centers, prac mag, etc., as long as interns are present from 1:00–5:00 PM.
- Doc Candy will not meet us on Friday. This means there will be no examination about the journals and also no journal presentations. Interns should proceed directly to their respective duties.
- The deadline for submitting the two journal reports is this Friday, July 26, at 10:00 AM.
- Ensure all requirements are uploaded to the interns' documents portal on or before July 29.
To keep track of the schedule/deadlines, please visit the Schedule page on the portal. Thank you.Â
🎉July 16, 2025 (Still Have Clinical Duties)
📣 Good Evening @everyoneÂ
We still have clinical duties tomorrow as naa ra ang mga CI sa PECC. Only classes will shift to remote learning. Makipagcoordinate pa ta ni Sir Cariño ugma sayo if madayon ta for iyaha class.Â
🎉July 16, 2025 (Attention to Overtime Users in PECC)
📣 Good morning @everyone,
For those on day off who wish to work overtime, or those with undesignated lanes: please do not decide for yourselves which station you are assigned to, especially without the consent of or inquiry from the receptionist. This is to ensure that all workloads are equally distributed. Failure to go to your designated stations will be considered an absence, even with biometrics. If you really need to go to a specific station, there's a fill-in excuse form for a reason.Â
Please be guided accordingly. Thank you.Â
🎉July 13, 2025 (Revised Schedule, New Biometrics)
📣 Good evening @everyone
To address the vacancy of stations due to CHHEI interns' seminar schedule from Monday-Wednesday, adjustments to the PECC schedule are necessary.
To align with the 5th-year students' working lunch on Thursday-Saturday, the interns' lunch shifts have been added as detailed in the attached schedule PDF. Intern A will have lunch from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, while Intern B will have lunch from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. This adjustment ensures fairness in the assignment of lunch breaks. If your lunch buddy has a different lunch break, you may complete a fill-in excuse form to coordinate with those having the same lunch break so they can cover your station, thereby resolving any scheduling conflicts.
In response to these lunch shift changes, the morning biometric time-out for Thursday-Saturday will be adjusted. Intern A must time out by 11:00 AM, and Intern B must time out by 12:00 PM. If Intern B times out at 11:00 AM, it will be considered an early leave. Additionally, Intern A must time in on or before 12:00 PM, otherwise, they will be marked as late.
As for the Monday-Wednesday, it will remain as is, with the lunch break set at 11:30 AM.
Please review the revised schedule and be guided accordingly. Thank you.Â
Go to Schedule to view the revised schedule.
🎉July 13, 2025 (CV for GB Vision)
📣 Good Evening @everyoneÂ
Kindly upload your CV in this Gdrive as it is needed for our upcoming GB VISION Educational Seminar. Thank youÂ
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jCIgVp8BuStbug27q58GtI4nDKmAr7QwÂ
🔧July 13, 2025 (Arcus Caelestis Portal Changelog)
📣 Hi everyone!
Several changes have been made with this website,
Key changes include:
Removed Dispensing page
Added Case Studies page (under construction)
More organized Study Mode for Practicum Class
Added a Schedule/Deadline 2025 Edition for the Schedule page
Google Classroom at Home
Improved Intern's Documents page, all downloadable files is more viewer-friendly
Tip: You can use the "Search" button in the website to easily navigate what you want to seek!
🎉July 9, 2025 (SSP 009 Survey)
📣 Hi everyone!
We know the first week of classes can feel exciting, overwhelming, or even confusing — and that’s okay. We’d love to hear how it went for you. What helped? What didn’t? What can we do better?
This short survey will take just 2–3 minutes, but your answers will go a long way in helping us support you better throughout the term. 💛
📌 Survey Link: https://forms.gle/8LpsDEGAQUBzkjnY7
🕒 Deadline: July 11, 2025
Thanks for letting us walk this journey with you. We’re glad you’re here. 🙌Â
📌July 8, 2025 (Requirements for P1)
Requirements for P1:
1. Case Study ManuscriptÂ
2. 2 Proficiency ExamÂ
3. At least 2 Journal ReportsÂ
4. At least of 2 GlazingÂ
5. Evaluation grade from Centers/Shadow/Pecc.Â
🎉July 7, 2025 (Dictionary Pages 20-39)
Here's the continuation for the "Dictionary of Optometry and Visual Science" by Millodot for the upcoming exam this Thursday.Â
Study well!
You can also check the previous files here:
🎉July 5, 2025 (Doc Chua's Assignment)
On a one whole sheet of yellow pad, define the following practice management terms:
Equity
ValueÂ
Wealth
Cash flow
Gross profit
Gross profit margin
Cost goods Sold
Working Capital
Operating expenses
Breakeven analysis
Chair cost
Accounts receivables days outstanding
Answers provided here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jCcAa-AkKHKm3pGB13-9EzYEUi6n2JVE/view?usp=sharing
Submission Date: July 11, 2025 (Friday)
🎉July 4, 2025 (Intern's Documents Update)
Under INTERNSHIP REQS, secure softcopies of all requirements nga gisubmit nato before.Â
Under CEBU BRAILLE CENTER, secure a copy of the endorsement letter nga ihatag ni doc as well as any related docs (possibly including any documentation during duty)Â
Under PRACTICE MANAGEMENT, secure a scanned copy of your evaluation documents and any related docs related to your pracmag duties.
Under SHADOW TEACHING, secure a copy of your endorsement letters as well as your session guides (may it be a document or a PPT)Â
Under DUTY CENTER, secure a copy of any docs related to your duty centers (may it be evaluation forms and etc)Â
Under JOURNALS, this is where you will upload the journals mentioned by Dr. Candy earlier. Filenames for each would be the "Journal Number - Date of Submission". Example "Journal 1 - July 11, 2025"Â
Under LECTURE NOTES (ABR), this is where you will upload your notes for each proficiency exam subjects. Therefore, under this folder, make subfolders for each prof exam subjects. Make sure your notes will coincide with the provided 'Table of Specificity'.Â
Under EYELLUMINATE, we are required to attend and make session guides for Eyelluminate, and so ari ninyo e upload ang copy sa inyong sessions. Upload documentations as well everytime mo attend mo. You can make subfolders pud for every sessions na ni attend mo para naay proof of attendance.Â
Under COMMUNITY SERVICES, make subfolders for each free clinics na apil mo, and upload a screenshot na enlisted mo as interns for that specific free clinic. You can include documentations pud (not too many lang)Â
Under SEMINARS, any related docs (may include a screenshot of your registration)Â
Thank you!Â
For visualization, visit Interns' DocumentsÂ
🎉July 4, 2025 (Journal Presentation Plan)
Journal Presentation Plan for July 11, 2025
Presenters:
·    Aplasca
·    Mante
·    Almagro
·    Delas Penas
·    De Lara
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Presentation Structure (10 minutes each)
1. Introduction (2 minutes)
Briefly introduce the journal article: title, authors, publication, and date.
State the main research question or objective.
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2. Summary of Key Points (4 minutes)
Highlight the methodology used.
Discuss the main findings or results.
Explain the significance of the study in the field.
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3. Critical Analysis (2 minutes)
Strengths of the study.
Limitations or gaps.
Possible implications or future research directions.
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4. Engaging Element (2 minutes)
Use visuals (charts, graphs, infographics).
Include a relevant anecdote or real-world application.
Pose a thought-provoking question to the audience.
Activity Plan (5 minutes after each presentation)
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Tips for Presenters
Practice timing to keep within 10 minutes.
Use clear, simple slides.
Engage the audience with eye contact and enthusiasm.
Prepare handouts or digital summaries if possible.
🎉July 2, 2025 (GB Vision Internship | Manila)
📌 BATCH 1 (July 28 - August 1)
1.   De Lara
2.   Gevela
3.   Salinas
4.   Legaspi
5.   Bebita
6.   Dimaymay
7.   Quijano
8.   Dequit
9.   Tacsan
10. Â Martinez
11. Â Pasay
12.  Rañon
13. Â Araneta
14. Â Bayer
15. Â Mante
16. Â Almagro
17. Â Tancinco
18. Â Tano
19. Â Parrilla
20. Â Sagmit
21. Â Teriote
22. Â Villahermosa
📌 BATCH 2 (August 4 - August 8)
1.   Castañares
2.   Vicente
3.   Rosales
4.   Edullan
5.   Diaz
6.   Delas Peñas
7.   Placencia
8.   Fernandez, M
9.   Aplasca
10. Â Getio
11. Â Gara
12. Â Fernandez, N.
13. Â Ortiza
14. Â Albuena
15. Â Yosores
16. Â Bual
17. Â Gocotano
18. Â Dolino
19. Â Albrecht
20. Â Aviles
21. Â Intong
22. Â Lo
🎉July 1, 2025 (Upperclassmen College Orientation)
Good evening @everyoneÂ
The orientation will start at EXACTLY 8AM tomorrow so please do come early for the biometrics, as it is still recorded as our duty hour, with the exception of practice management interns.Â
Also, the Diopter will be providing free water and bringing your tumblers is highly encouraged!Â
Thank you so much and see you tomorrow!Â
Aznar Coliseum PHINMA Hall West 8:00-12NNÂ
🎉July 1, 2025 (Fixed Hours for Biometrics)
Clarification for PECC/Shadows:
No merits for early ins (<8:00am) or late outs (>5:00pm)
Fixed na gyud nga 8 hours per day ang duty hours.
Sorry for false hopeÂ
🎉July 1, 2025 (Lecture Notes | Table of Specification)
Hello @everyone for the lecture notes na task ni Dr. Sanchez. You can refer your base sa table of specifications na gi set sa PRC. Refer lang mo sa link belowÂ
🎉July 1, 2025 (Dictionary to Study for Practicum Class)
Good afternoon, everyone. For Doc Ruth’s session po is mag exam daw siya. Please study Dictionary of Optometry by Millodot letter A page 1-20.Â
🎉June 30, 2025 (Intern's Documents)
@everyoneÂ
This GDrive will serve as our CLASS GDRIVE. Therefore, tanan important documents in relation to our internship kay ibutang diha. This includes the DTRs, Progress Notes, and katong requests forms.
Bali if mabutngan nag signature inyong forms from the perceptors, please secure a scanned copy and upload it to your respective folders.Â
Kindly add the following folders under your names.
DTR
Progress Notes
Overtime/Undertime/Leave Request FormsÂ
Thank you!Â
🎉June 30, 2025 (Rescheduled Free Clinic in Sudlon)
Please be informed that due to heavy rain, the Sudlon Free Clinic will be cancelled tomorrow. The free clinic will be rescheduled for next week. I appreciate your understanding and preparations.Â
🎉June 28, 2025 (Dr. Sanchez | Announcement)
Academic writing --> Note Taking
Purpose: Note-taking has replaced academic writing to prepare for board reviews.
Submission Deadline: End of each month.
For July, the topic is Visual Biology, due the last week of July.
Format:
Accepted as digitally handwritten (e.g., via GoodNotes) or physically written in a notebook and scanned.
Notes will be compiled into a PDF and submitted via Google Classroom, as provided by Doc Gelai.
Guidelines:
No page limit.
Copying directly from books will result in deductions.
Use of drawings, mnemonics, and other study aids is encouraged.
CL Tour in Manila Update
Schedule: Divided into two batches.
Batch 1: CHHEI and VCG interns (prioritized to avoid conflicts with duty dates).
Expected dates: July 28–August 1.
Accompanying teachers: Doc Candy, Doc Liza, and Doc Gelai.
Overtime DTR
Process:
Overtime activities require a separate written DTR.
Interns must include remarks and have the DTR signed by Doc Gelai.
Examples of Overtime: Attending night classes led by Doc Sanchez.
Research Dissemination
Timing: Typically occurs during Sight Saving Month (August).
Requirements:
Create a program tailored to an audience that can understand or benefit from your research.
Develop an infomercial based on your research.
Submit all deliverables in final form.
Ocular Disease Study Materials
You can find the study materials here.
🎉June 26, 2025 (Medical Mission Guidelines - by @Shaira)
For those included sa separate medical missions this coming June 30 and July 1Â
For the TEAM LEADERS @Rednel Rosales @Celso Mikael Ortiza @Lyle Almagro , kamo ang assigned na mohelp pili if unsa na frames ang muangay sa patient and kamo ra pud ang tig assign sa patients na ganahan magpacheck didto sa interns na available. Bali dili mo primarily responsible na mocheck ug patients jud (pero bring lang gihapon mo mga tools except trial case, in case na naa mo time na makahelp sa other interns most especially if daghan jud ang patients). Also, responsible pud mo na mo-manage sa post-activity reports, but e-explain nalang nako ni in person ugmaÂ
As for the others na wala na assign as team leaders, please bring the following (individually):Â
- OR set
- trial caseÂ
- trial frame
- snellen chart (pwede ra pud LV chart)Â
- occluder
- reading chartsÂ
- penlight
- PD RuleÂ
(Free clinic forms will be provided ra)Â
Also, for the outfit na sul'ubon, ako lang sa e clarify ni doc ugma.
Thank you!Â
🎉June 26, 2025 (Practice Management Evaluation Form)
good pm. for those who will finished there Practice Management Rotation. Kindly work on your evaluation form.Â
Redirect to evluation form hereÂ
🎉June 25, 2025 (2 Days Extension for those who don't activate Life360)
Good afternoon everyone. Please make sure to activate your Life 360 device during your duty hours. I need to monitor your presence at your respective centers. Let’s all take responsibility for adhering to our duty schedules.Â
Anyone found not on duty will receive 2 days extension penalty, even if they have logged in using the biometric system. This implies that biometric login alone does not exempt one from being physically present and on duty.Â
Officers, please repeat this reminder in the interns’ respective group chats. Thank you.Â
🎉June 23, 2025 (College Orientation Reschedule)
Good evening, @everyone!!Â
The College Orientation is rescheduled on July 2, 2025 at the Aznar Coliseum at 8AM to 12NN.Â
Please be guided accordingly. Thank you
In service,Â
Gov KimÂ
🎉June 19, 2025 (Prism Edging Assigned Values)
Good evening, guys pls ko solve po sa prentice rule and make pud ug pattern if naa moy time po. Just tell me if di sya masigo sa lens para mailisan ang prism. Thank you . Download the pdf here for the assigned prism values, if you still haven't downloaded it yet.
🎉June 19, 2025 (Form for Prism Edging)
here is the form for Prism Edging. kindly fill up Everyone https://forms.gle/dKmLVzLXo5BJsz437Â
🎉June 18, 2025 (Prism Glazing)
@everyone PECC assigned, you can use the time tomorrow for pattern making. That said, bring the necessary supplies such as folders, pencils, scissors, etc., to do so. You can't proceed with the jobbing without the go-signal from Doc Candy.Â
🎉June 17, 2025 (Biometrics Update)
@everyone interns assigned sa PECC and shadows, please be aware na naa nay AM out and PM in for biometrics. Final for biometrics:
AM in: 8:00am
AM out: 11:30am
PM in: 1:00pm
PM out: 5:00pmÂ
🎉June 16, 2025 (Life360)
For CHHEI/KAI/ CLEAR VISION kindly download. For live check in and monitoring
Join my Life360 Circle! Use my invite code TRW-YKI. Download the app here:Â
https://i.lf360.co/nji8lRt1eUbÂ
For RSB/ALOTA/and VSI kindly download for real time check in and monitoring.
Join my Life360 Circle! Use my invite code GJR-YGI. Download the app here:Â
🎉June 16, 2025 (Braille Center Requirements)
Requirements for Braille Center:
Application Letter, CV, Evaluated Prospectus, Enhancement Clearance, MPQL, Psychological Test Results, and Medical Certificate for Application.Â
🎉June 15, 2025 (Tentative Official Uniforms for Interns)
Tentative Official Uniforms for Interns @everyoneÂ
Monday/Saturday | White Coat, White Inner, White Pants
Tuesday/Thursday | White Coat, Corporate Attire
Wednesday | White Coat, Scrubs
Friday | Maroon Polo Shirt
Will be asking for approval from Dr. Candy and Dr. Noeh in order for this uniforms to be official.
The White Inner pertains to white polo shirt for men and white blazer for women
Maroon Shirt will be added as our uniform, Same uniform from last years batch. Kindly prepare money for it in order to proceed with the sewing.Â
For the scrubs, will be asking if you want to have 2 sets, one as our batch scrub uniform and the other one as your satellite/internship scrub uniform. Will be asking the official colors of your selected internship clinics/hospital.Â
This Monday, prepare nalang sa any white as your inner white, scrubs will be the maroon scrubs, and maroon polo shirt will be the yellow ones as wala pa ta nakapatahi sa maroon. Will be asking if pwede same tag patahian sa scrubs para uniform ra ta tan awn. Thank youÂ