Floods engulf Philippines as president declares ‘state of calamity’
Members of the Philippine Coast Guard wade through floods during a rescue operation, in Isabela City, Basilan province, Philippines, January 11, 2023.Philippine Coast Guard | via ReutersThe Philippines has grappled with heavy rain, flooding and landslides since the beginning of January, prompting evacuations and spurring President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to declare an official "state of calamity" in the southern province of Misamis Occidental.At least 28 people have died in January, according to the National Disaster Risk…