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FALSE: Forex at P1.50 to P2 per dollar during Marcos years
Official data shows the peso-dollar exchange rate was already at P3 in 1965, and it further depreciated throughout Marcos’ term
Philippine peso, stocks sink further
The Philippine peso and the local bourse sink further on Wednesday, September 26, despite interest rate hike expectations
Philippine peso dips to fresh 13-year low, bloodbath at PSE
The Philippine peso closes at P54.31 against the US dollar on Tuesday, September 25
Philippine peso to hit P54 to $1 – BMI Research
BMI Research says 'the Philippine peso continues to be the worst performing currency in the region, having weakened by more than 7% against the US dollar year-to-date'
Gov’t should explain 'alarming' peso fall – Robredo
Vice President Leni Robredo says the government should address speculation about the weakening Philippine peso, especially as this affects both businesses and ordinary people
Philippine peso breaches P53 to $1 level, falls to 12-year low
The peso closes at P53.23 to $1, its weakest level since June 2006
[OPINION] Higher inflation: Is TRAIN to blame? (Part 1)
In these tough times, government officials must be wary of populist policies that could make matters worse. They should also avoid making callous remarks that tend to belittle the poor and add insult to their economic injury.
Philippine peso weakest in over 11 years
(UPDATED) Pressured by a record trade deficit, the local currency closes at P52.12 against the US dollar on Wednesday, February 14, its weakest since July 2006
Peso weakens, Mahmud Ahmad dead, DBM usec fired | Midday wRap
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Philippine peso weakens to new 11-year low
The Philippine peso closes at P51.530 to $1 on Thursday, October 19, its weakest since August 24, 2006
Philippine stocks, peso down on another U.S. Fed hike
The US Federal Reserve s decision to raise the benchmark interest rate for the 2nd time this year is the primary market mover on Thursday June 15
Philippine peso, stock market stable despite martial law declaration
BSP Governor Amando Tetangco Jr points out however that there may be temporary cautiousness in the next few days
PH peso hits new 10-year low of P50.4 to $1
This is the lowest Philippine peso level against the US dollar since September 12 2006
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, February 28, 2017
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Philippine peso continues to dip, hits new 10-year low
The local currency slides to a fresh low again as it braces for another US Federal Reserve rate hike and awaits US President Donald Trump s new policies
'Political noise' not causing weaker peso – expert
The Philippines shrinking current account surplus is the main reason why the peso has fallen to more than P50 to the US dollar according to a risk consultant
Rappler Talk: Bob Herrera-Lim on the peso, worst performing currency
The Philippine peso remains the worst performing currency in the Asia depreciating by as much as 5 72 this year
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, February 21, 2017
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Philippine peso now at its weakest in a decade
The local currency s performance on Monday February 20 is the weakest since the P50 32: 1 level recorded on September 26 2006
PH peso nears P50 again
This is its weakest level in over a decade or since closing at P50 12 to 1 on November 16 2006
Philippine peso strengthens anew against dollar
The local currency ends stronger for the 2nd straight trading day closing at P49 710: 1 on Monday following Friday s P49 840: 1
Philippine peso ends week-long losing streak
The peso closes at P49 84 to 1 a day after it briefly breached the P50 to a dollar level
Philippine peso hits P50 to the dollar
3rd UPDATE Economists and government officials say the pace by which the local currency has been weakening against the greenback remains very manageable
PH peso weakens further on heightened Fed hike worries
The local currency remains generally weak slumping to its worst level since November 20 2008 when it ended at P49 999: 1
Japan quake, Marcos burial, peso drop | Midday wRap
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PH peso sinks to fresh 8-year low of P49.83:$1
This is the same level when the peso traded at P49 83: 1 on November 24 2008 – the height of the global financial crisis
PH peso sinks to near 8-year low of P49.20 to $1
The November 14 closing is the Philippine peso s weakest level against the US dollar since December 4 2008
Dominguez: Fed rate hike talks mainly caused peso depreciation
On Wednesday November 2 the Philippine peso slightly strengthens against the US dollar as the greenback weakens on growing concerns over the US elections
Diokno contradicts Duterte: No US manipulation of PH peso
It s a rational behavior of short term investors says Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno
Peso depreciation 'no cause for concern' – Diokno
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno says the Philippines is still on track to meet its economic growth targets
Clinton vs Trump, Duterte, vs Abu Sayyaf, Philippine peso drop | 12PM wRap
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Peso hits 7-year low vs US dollar
The Philippine peso closes at P48 25 to 1 on Monday September 26 amid domestic and global uncertainty
Moro Convention, Cavs’ NBA title, peso vs dollar | 12PM wRap
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PH peso could hit P49 vs dollar – Standard Chartered
Remittances from Filipinos working abroad are expected to slow down
PH peso to weaken P48.80:$1 in 2016 – ING Bank
The peso is seen to depreciate further by 3 4 this year after shedding 5 2 against the greenback in 2015 an economist from ING Bank Manila says
Central bank chief's 'joke' sends Australian dollar to 3-year low
Australia s central bank says a comment from governor Glenn Stevens that sent the dollar to a 3 year low was intended to be funny
Peso closes at P41.615 to the dollar, a 4.5-yr high
The peso rose to a nearly 4 5 year high at P41 615 to the dollar when the foreign exchange market closed on Monday September 10
8-month PH foreign reserves hit $80.8-B
The country s foreign exchange reserves as of August surpassed the full year target of the central bank
India rupee woes highlight economic drift
The rupee which hit an unprecedented string of all time lows last week is set for more falls unless policymakers move quickly to put Asia s third largest economy back on track analysts say
Corona's dollars in 1960's have issues
He was a student then and the black market for dollars was not allowed
