Gabriela’s Arlene Brosas to Run for Senator in 2025 Elections
ARLENE BROSAS – The House Assistant Minority Leader, representing Gabriela party-list, announced her bid for the 2025 Senate elections, presenting herself as an alternative candidate.
Arlene is a prominent politician, educator, and child rights activist currently serving as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives for Gabriela Women’s Party-list. Born on October 30, 1976, she has been actively involved in legislative efforts to promote workers’ rights, gender equality, and child protection.
Brosas has filed bills such as the anti-endo bill aimed at ending labor contractualization and the SOGIE Equality Bill to prevent discrimination based on gender orientation and gender identity. She has also been a vocal advocate for climate justice and human rights protection.
Brosas, who hails from a humble background, pursued Philippine Studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman and later taught at various UP campuses. She has been recognized for her leadership within the Gabriela Women’s Party-list, where she has served as spokesperson. In Congress, she continues to champion legislative reforms that address social injustices and empower marginalized sectors of society.
Earlier, the House Assistant Minority Leader, representing Gabriela party-list, announced her bid for the 2025 Senate elections. She emphasized her advocacy for women, children, and national issues, aligning her campaign with the Makabayan bloc’s slate. Brosas expressed readiness to engage in the upcoming electoral battle, aiming to bring about political change with the support and trust of the electorate.
The Makabayan bloc, known for its progressive stance, plans to field 12 senatorial candidates to advance the interests of the people in the 2025 elections. Brosas’s entry into the Senate race underscores her commitment to addressing societal concerns and promoting a platform that prioritizes marginalized sectors and transformative policies.