MANILA, March 21 -- A leader of the House of Representatives said Wednesday the law prohibiting the "'no permit, no exam" policy would relieve disadvantaged students of financial constraints and allow them to focus on their studies despite unpaid dues, while protecting the interest of private schools.

During the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, House Committee on Basic Education and Culture chairperson Roman Romulo said the newly signed Republic Act (RA) 11984, or the "No Permit, No Exam" Prohibition Act, has a safeguard that provides a balance between ensuring the students' education and keeping schools afloat.

Romulo was referring to the law's provision mandating the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to issue the ne...