The peso plunged to its third all-time record low this month while local equities extended their losing streak to close near the 6,060 level.
The peso gave back part of its recent gains while local equities fell below the 6,100 level, ending a three-day winning streak.
The peso strengthened past the ₱62.55 level to snap its record-low streak, while local shares extended gains for a second straight session.
The peso weakened past the ₱62.60 mark to hit a fresh record low against the dollar, while local equities rebounded to stay above the 6,100 level.
6.33 million workers were underemployed in July, up from 6.11 million in June as more sought additional hours or another job.
About 550,000 more Filipinos were jobless in July as employment fell by 1.45 million from June, according to PSA.
Transport inflation rose to 13.5% in August, driven by fuel price hikes and rising commute costs.
Families face growing financial pressure as rice inflation jumped to a two-year high of 19.4% this month.
Headline inflation slowed to 6.1% in August from 6.2% in July, says PSA.
The Philippine peso snapped its record-low streak while local equities notched modest gains, keeping the PSEi above the 6,000 threshold.
