The Philippine peso fell further on Monday to close at a record low of 63.09 pesos per US dollar, surpassing the previous record of 63.06 pesos, according to the Bankers Association of the Philippines. It was the 28th record low this year. John Paolo Rivera, senior research fellow at the Philippine Institute for Development Studies, attributed the slide to persistent dollar strength, elevated oil prices, geopolitical uncertainty and rising demand for foreign currency. Central bank data shows the balance of payments deficit widened to US$9.1 billion as of the end of September, from US$5.3 billion a year earlier, indicating more funds left the country.
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