Phil Gawne MHK says sending aid to the Philippines via a UK consortium of charities is the best way of helping.
Mr Gawne is chairman of the Manx Government's International Development Committee, which has pledged £100,000 to the relief effort following Typhoon Haiyan.
He says it's important to know the money will be used efficiently, and effectively:
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