Arlene Brosas

Arlene Duran Brosas is an educator, child rights advocate, and politician. She was elected in 2016 as a representative of the Gabriela Women’s Party at the House of Representatives, serving in the 17th, 18th, and 19th Congresses.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Philippine Studies from the University of the Philippines Diliman. Following her graduation, she taught Philippine Literature, Humanities, and Science, Technology, and Society at both UP Baguio and UP Manila.

Brosas has been deeply involved in advocacy for women and children’s rights. She served as the spokesperson for the Anti-Child Pornography Alliance and co-convenor for the Save Nena campaign, which aimed to combat child prostitution. She was also the executive director of Akap sa Bata ng mga Guro Kalinga, a nationwide alliance of volunteer daycare teachers.

In Congress, she co-authored the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Expression (SOGIE) Equality Bill, aiming to prevent discrimination based on sexual orientation. She also co-authored the anti-endo bill, which sought to end labor contractualization and provide workers with security of tenure.

She was a vocal supporter of the franchise renewal for ABS-CBN and opposed the passage of the anti-terror bill. She also stood against proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution that would alter economic provisions related to foreign ownership.

She ran for a Senate seat in 2025, but lost.