The peso strengthened vis-à-vis the softer US dollar on Wednesday, Nov. 23, at P56.94, appreciating by P0.43 from its close of P57.37 the day before.
This is the first time the peso was back at the P56-level since the first week of July this year.
Based on Bankers Association of the Philippines
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, which does not target a peso-US dollar level, said it could remain above the P55 level until next year and possibly in 2024.
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A commitment from the leadership of the Department of Budget and Management to release P1.26 billion in funds has prevented a looming power crisis not just in Mindanao, but also in some parts of Luzon.
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