The peso slipped to its lowest level in seven years on Friday as investors sought the safety of the US dollar against emerging market currencies.

The Philippine currency lost 0.59 percent or 29 centavos against the greenback to close at P48.95 to $1. It was the weakest level for the local unit since reaching P48.99 to $1 on April 29, 2009.

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