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The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration or PAGASA has hoisted Signal 1 in 15 areas in the country’s Eastern seaboard as Tropical Depression Kristine moved into Philippine waters early Monday. With still a few days before making landfall, Kristine could still intensify and become a full blown typhoon.

Almost a quarter of a century later, a Taguig City Regional Trial Court found 17 Abu Sayyaf men guilty of kidnapping of foreign and Filipino tourists on Sipadan Island, Malaysia in April 2000. The Department of Justice said in a statement that the accused were found guilty of 21 counts of kidnapping, and serious illegal detention with ransom. The Abu Sayyaf men, including those listed in the United Nations Security Council’s Sanctioned List, were sentenced with life imprisonment for each count of the crimes.

EastWest Bank announced on Monday that since the relaunch of its Visa Platinum Credit Card, new card bookings have more than tripled, accompanied by a notable increase in monthly billings.

Phinma Property Holdings Corp. has unveiled ambitious plans for a new township, Saludad, in Bacolod, committing approximately P12 billion to develop a 21-hectare site. The project aims to create a vibrant community that integrates commercial, educational, and residential spaces.

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has approved a joint venture between the Cavite provincial government and a consortium including Cavitex Holdings, Inc. and House of Investments, Inc. to develop the USD11 billion Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA).