In Pagasa’s 5 p.m. bulletin on Wednesday, October 23, the severe tropical storm is estimated at 175 kilometers east of Echague, Isabela with winds peaking at 95 kilometers per hour (kph) moving north northwestward at 20 kph with gusts up to 115 kph.

MANILA: Kristine (international name: Trami) intensified into a tropical storm early Tuesday (Oct 22), prompting the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration to raise Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.

Responding to appeals for help, the Inquirer Group of Companies extends its relief and fund drive to the families affected by Tropical Storm Kristine. Cash donations may be deposited in the Inquirer Foundation Corp.