Tropical Depression Kristine: 15 areas nationwide under Signal No. 1

MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Kristine maintained its strength as it crossed over the Philippine Sea, according to the state weather agency, which raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 over 15 areas as of mid-day Monday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said in its latest typhoon bulletin that Kristine was