SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT GROWTH: Senator Serge Osmena (center) chats with Senators Loren Legarda (right) and Cynthia Villar (left) during a break at the plenary session Wednesday, September 10, 2014. Legarda, who delivered a privilege speech on disaster risk reduction, said government policies should be geared towards sustainable and resilient growth. "We must reduce the vulnerability and exposure of our people and our economy to the impact of natural hazards. The road towards this goal may be tough, but with the attitude of resilience and a strong resolve, we will be able to weather the many challenges of the fast changing environment," Legarda said. (PRIB photo by Cesar Tomambo)