Arnel Cerafica
Filipino politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Mendiola and the surname or paternal family name is Cerafica.
Arnel Mendiola Cerafica is a Filipino politician. He last served as a member of Philippine House of Representatives representing Pateros–Taguig from 2010 to 2019.[2] He was also the Vice Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Health.[3]
Quick Facts Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Taguig–Pateros, Preceded by ...
Arnel Cerafica | |
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Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Taguig–Pateros | |
In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Lani Cayetano |
Succeeded by | Alan Peter Cayetano |
Member of the Taguig City Council from the 2nd District | |
In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2007 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1965-02-09) February 9, 1965 (age 59) |
Nationality | Filipino |
Political party | Partido Pilipino sa Pagbabago[1] Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig (2001–present) |
Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2018–2021) Liberal (2009–2018) Lakas-CMD (2001–2009) |
Spouse | Janelle Tolentino |
Residence(s) | Taguig, Metro Manila |
Profession | Politician |
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Prior to his election to Congress, he served as a councilor from the 1st district of Taguig from 2001 to 2007. After serving three terms in the Congress, he unsuccessfully ran for Mayor of Taguig in 2019, wherein his supporters protested the results by holding a rally at Carlos P. Garcia Avenue.[4] He once again ran for mayor in 2022, alongside his wife Janelle for vice mayor,[5] but was still unsuccessful.