The peso weakened by 13 centavos against the US dollar on Wednesday and stayed at a five-year low in line with expectations and following a statement from a US Fed official that September is likely an appropriate time to hike interest rates.

The Philippine currency closed at P45.74 to $1, dropping in value from P45.61 on Tuesday.

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