Peso recovers slightly to P62.725 vs $1

GMA Network - Sep 22, 2026

The Philippine peso recovered slightly against the US dollar, after two straight days of decline, amid optimism arising from anticipated diplomatic efforts to resolve the Middle East crisis.

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