The Philippine peso dropped further as the conflict in Syria added to the uncertainties brought by the possible tapering of the United States Federal Reserve’s stimulus program.

The local currency closed P44.75 to a dollar on Wednesday shedding 25 centavos from P44.50 per dollar on Tuesday’s close.

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