Ernesto Arellano
Ernesto Arellano | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ernesto Rillera Arellano May 29, 1940 |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, labor rights activist |
Ernesto Rillera Arellano is a Filipino lawyer and labor rights activist.
Early life and education
Ernesto Rillera Arellano was born on May 29, 1940 in Naguilian, La Union.[1][2][3] His parents were farmers and finished his basic education in La Union. He accomplished his collegiate education in an institution in Baguio.[4]
Career
Legal career and civic involvement
Arellano is a co-founder of various labor organizations such as he Kilusang Mayo Uno, the National Confederation of Labor (NCL), National Federation of Labor, and the Legal Advocates for Workers' Interest. He also has affiliations with groups such as the Katipunan ng mga Samahan ng Manggagawa and the Katipunan ng Maralitang Pilipino.[3]
Political career
Senate elections
Arellano ran for Senator in the 2019 Philippine election under the Labor Win Alliance and failed to win.[3] He ran again for the 2025 Philippine election under the Katipunan ng Kamalayang Kayumanggi party.[3][2]
The NCL where Arellano serves as a spokesperson had filed a petition to delay the printing of ballots for the 2025 election to ask the Commission on Election to verify the eligibility of candidates citing the case of Alice Guo who had dubious citizenship status.[5]
Positions
Arellano has been against endo contractualization. He also believes that the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program beneficiaries should be able to given employment in two to three years.[4]
References
- ^ "Candidate Profile: Ernesto Lawin Arellano". Eleksyon 2025. GMA News. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "Certificate of Candidacy for Senator - Arellano, Ernesto Rillera" (PDF). Commission on Election. October 6, 2024. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "Ernesto Arellano". Rappler. April 1, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ^ a b Bartolome, Jessica (March 15, 2019). "Watch: Albani, Arcega, Arellano, Enrile, Mallillin bare platforms on 'Kandidato'". GMA News. Retrieved May 5, 2025.
- ^ Sampang, Diana; Magno, Alexander (December 12, 2024). "Labor group seeks suspension of ballot printing for 2025 polls". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 5, 2025.