 Hi, I'm Premier Christy Clark. Last week the island nation of the Philippines was ravaged by super typhoon Haiyan. Images and reports coming from the Philippines are nothing less than heartbreaking. With wind speeds of up to 300 km per hour, Haiyan destroyed thousands of homes and completely devastated parts of the central Philippines. The entire country has a difficult road ahead, as authorities struggle to assess the full extent of casualties and damage, tend to those who are left homeless and get aid to those who need it the most. British Columbia is home to about 100,000 people of Filipino descent. Many of them are still waiting to hear if their family or friends are okay. As the world mourns with the Philippines, we'd like to offer our support. That's why the provincial government will match every dollar British Columbians donate to the Canadian Red Cross up to $300,000. This will help the Red Cross distribute food, provide blankets, medical support, hygiene kits and sleeping mats to those most affected in the Philippines. I want to encourage all British Columbians to dig as deep as you can afford and do what you can to help because it's important that we all support each other when disaster strikes. It's good to know that people care and that they are there to help. I know you'll be one of them. Thank you. I'm Premier Christy Clark.