The state weather bureau said that Tropical Depression Kristine had entered the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) early Monday morning. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has also forecast that Kristine would develop into a typhoon before landfall over Northern Luzon towards the weekend.

The state weather bureau reported that Tropical Depression Kristina will prevail over most parts of the country.

There is a high chance a low pressure area expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility will develop into a tropical depression within the next 24 hours, state weather bureau PAGASA said Sunday afternoon.

The tropical depression spotted near the country has entered the Philippine area of responsibility and was named "Kristine", weather bureau PAGASA said Moday.