Emerging markets - Philippines' peso on track for fifth weekly loss as most Asian stocks, currencies dip ahead of key US jobs data

MANILA, Sept 2 (Reuters): Most Asian emerging stocks and currencies were set for a weekly drop, with the Philippine peso hitting a record low and Taiwan's benchmark index leading losses on Friday, as investors maintained a cautious stance ahead of a key US jobs report.

Equities in Southeast Asia were mixed, with bourses of Taiwan and Singapore being the top laggards. Stocks in Manila and Jakarta gained 1.1% and 0.3%, respectively.