Subdued inflation and a relatively low level of foreign currency debt mean the weakness of the Philippine peso, which has recently been hitting multi-year lows against the US dollar, is not a major threat to the economy. In fact, policymakers appear to be welcoming the boost the weaker currency is giving the country’s exporters.
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