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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Outgoing chief minister keen to 'fulfil' election commitments
Cannan replaced by Chris Thomas in job top
Chris Thomas elected Chief Minister
He won the vote 16-6 in Keys
Larne sailings at risk of disruption or cancellation
Warning for passengers ahead of forecast adverse weather
How your MHK voted in the chief minister vote
Chris Thomas elected to replace Alfred Cannan