Peso continues freefall, from 63-64:$1 in 8 days

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine peso fell past 64 per dollar for the first time on Tuesday, setting another record low as mounting economic uncertainty and external pressures fueled bets that the currency could weaken further to 65. The local unit lost 22 centavos to close at 64.17 versus the greenback, data from the Bankers Association