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Threshold Students without permits are barred from taking exam Davao Central College enforces the No Permit, No Exam policy on March 20-21, 2025, preventing students without permits from taking midterms. With financial struggles rising, many worry that their education now depends on their ability to pay on time. As midterm exams for the 2nd Semester SY 2024-2025 approach, the tension among students at Davao Central College (DCC) is undeniable. A newly issued memo reinforces the requirement that only students with an exam permit can take their tests. While the administration defends the policy as a necessary measure for financial stability, many students view it as an added burden—one that prioritizes fees over education. Instead of filling exam rooms, some students stand outside, not because they are unprepared, but because they lack a permit. For them, missing an exam isn’t a matter of effort—it is a matter of finances. For many students, the policy is both shocking and dishearte...