Ernesto Arellano

Ernesto Rillera Arellano (born May 29, 1940) 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. His parents were farmers and finished his basic education in La Union. He accomplished his collegiate education in an institution in Baguio.

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.

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.