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Philippines: Time to worry about the weak peso?

A low level of foreign currency debt in the Philippines means the recent weakness of the peso is not a major concern. In fact, despite the current worries about rising inflation, policymakers appear to be welcoming the boost to competitiveness the weak currency is providing to the country’s exporters.

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