Australia gives $1 million to Philippines typhoon relief

Australia is giving $1 million in emergency supplies to the victims of Philippines Typhoon Koppu.

Filipino troopers carry relief goods out of a military plane as it lands at the airport in Baler province, northern Philippines Source: AAP

Australia has allocated $1 million in emergency supplies to Typhoon Koppu victims in the Philippines.

Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says the contribution will supply tarpaulins for emergency shelter, sleeping mats, blankets, mosquito nets, water containers, hygiene kits and health kits for women.

Koppu, the second strongest storm to hit the disaster-plagued Southeast Asian archipelago this year, has forced more than 60,000 people from their homes.

Filipino soldiers conduct a rescue mission at the flood-hit town of Calumpit, Bulacan province, northern Manila Source: AAP