Arlene Duran Brosas

Ballot Number: 13

Political Party: Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan 

Residence: Quezon City

Birthday: October 30, 1975(AGE: 48)

Education:
College-
Bachelor of Arts in Philippine Studies
University of the Philippines Diliman 

Professional Experience:

• Executuve Director, Akap sa Bata ng Mga Guro-Kalinga

• Convenore

  • Anti-Child Pornography Alliance

  • #Save PCMC Alliance

  • Save Nana Campaign Against Anti-online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation

• Former Educator

  • UP Bagiuo

  • UP Manila

Political Career: 

2019-Present - Adviser in the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) Foundation Inc.

2016-Present - Representative, Gabriela Women's Party

Served in the 17th- 19th Congress

Assistant Minority Leader during the 18th Congress

Laws Passed: 

• Republic Act 11313 - Safe Spaces Act

• Republic Act 11648 - Increasing the Age for Staturoty Rape

• Republic Act 11861 - Expanded Solo Parent Welfare Act

• Republic Act 11058 - Occupational Safety and Health Law

• Republic Act 11210 - Expanded Maternity Leave Law

Platforms:

• Women’s and Children’s Rights: Advocates for legislation promoting the protection and welfare of women and children

• Labor Rights: Co-authored the anti-endo bill to end labor contractualization and ensure job security

• LGBTQ+ Rights: Co-authored the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation 

Stance on local issues:
In favor:

• Implementing laws that protect women and children from abuse and exploitation

• Ensuring job security and fair labor practices for workers

• Upholding human rights and opposing any form of discrimination

Against:

• Red-tagging and baseless accusations against activists and human rights defenders

• Foreign military presence that violates Philippine sovereignty

• Misuse of confidential funds without proper accountability

Contacts and Social Media:

• Facebook

• Instagram