Maria Rachel Arenas

Maria Rachel J. Arenas
Official portrait, 2022
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Pangasinan's 3rd district
Assumed office
June 30, 2022
Preceded byRosemarie Arenas
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2013
Preceded byGeneroso Tulagan
Succeeded byRosemarie Arenas
Chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board
In office
January 20, 2017 – October 1, 2021
Preceded byEugenio Villareal
Succeeded byAtty. Jeremiah P. Jaro
Personal details
BornMalasiqui, Pangasinan
Political partyLakas–CMD (2006–2010, 2022–present)
Other political
affiliations
PDP–Laban (2017–2022)
Liberal (2010–2017)
Parent(s)Rose Marie Arenas
Ramon Arenas
Residence(s)Dasmariñas Village, Makati
Alma materDe La Salle University (AB)

Maria Rachel "Baby" Jimenez Arenas is a Filipina businesswoman and politician currently serving as the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2007 to 2013 and again since 2022. She previously served as chairperson of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) from 2017 to 2021. She was the first woman Representative of Pangasinan, followed subsequently by her mother, the noted Manila socialite and philanthropist Rose Marie J. Arenas. Her chairmanship of the board was confirmed by the Commission on Appointments on January 20, 2017.[1] She also currently serves as a member of the Board of Governors of the Philippine Red Cross.[2]

  1. ^ Ranada, Pia. "Rachel Arenas is new MTRCB chairperson". Rappler. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "Philippine Red Cross | Humanitarian Organization in the Philippines". Retrieved January 26, 2020.