Philippines Flood: Manitoba Government Donates $100,000

First Posted: 12/19/11 09:23 PM ET Updated: 12/20/11 01:14 PM ET

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WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government has announced it will give $100,000 to the Manitoba Council for International Co-operation for relief work in the flood-stricken Philippines.

“Our thoughts are with the people of the Philippines at this very difficult time,” said Premier Greg Selinger.

“All Manitobans stand in solidarity with our province’s large and close-knit Filipino community as we offer support to friends and family in the Philippines recovering from this devastating natural disaster.”

Early estimates suggest the tropical storm Wahsi has claimed close to 1,000 lives and there is an ongoing high risk of water-borne illness.

The provincial government has previously supported relief efforts of the MCIC in response to several international disasters including the devastating earthquakes in Japan, Haiti, Indonesia and Pakistan.

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Police forensics gather DNA and fingerprints sample of unidentified bodies who were among the hundreds of victims of a massive flashflood at a landfill area in Cagayan de Oro to, southern Philippines on December 19, 2011, two days day after Typhoon Washi wrought havoc in the city. The Philippines prepared for mass burials of flood victims December 19 to minimise health risks from rotting cadavers after a cyclone disaster left hundreds dead or missing on Mindanao island. (Getty)