Arthur Celeste
Arthur Celeste | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Pangasinan’s 1st District | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Arnold Celeste |
| In office June 30, 2001 – June 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Hernani Braganza |
| Succeeded by | Jesus Celeste |
| Mayor of Alaminos, Pangasinan | |
| In office June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2019 | |
Vice Mayor | Earl James Aquino (2013–2016) Anton Perez (2016–2019) |
| Preceded by | Hernani Braganza |
| Succeeded by | Bryan Celeste |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arthur del Fierro Celeste December 14, 1962 |
| Party | Nacionalista (2018–present) |
Other political affiliations | NPC (2012–2018) Lakas (2007–2012) KAMPI (2004–2007) Independent (2001–2004) |
| Spouse | Chloe Caasi |
| Children | 4 |
| Far Eastern University (BA) University of Pangasinan (LLB) | |
| Occupation | Politician |
Arthur "Art" del Fierro Celeste Sr. (born December 14, 1962)[1] is a Filipino politician.[2][3] He is currently representing the 1st District of Pangasinan in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2022,[4] a position he previously held from 2001 to 2010. He served as mayor of Alaminos, Pangasinan from 2013 to 2019.[5]
Early life and education
Celeste was born on December 14, 1962, in Bolinao,[1] to Raymundo Celeste and Palaway del Fierro. He studied Luciente 1 Elementary School for his primary education.[6] He studied Cape Bolinao High School for his secondary education.[6] He studied at the Far Eastern University in Manila with a degree in political science.[6] He took up Bachelor of Laws at the University of Pangasinan where he graduated in 1988.[6]
Political career
Before he entered local politics, Celeste was served as barangay captain of Luciente 1 in Bolinao. He also became a president of the Liga ng mga Barangay from 1989 to 1997.[6]
In 2001, Celeste elected as representative of the first district of Pangasinan for three consecutive terms.
In 2010, Celeste ran for mayor of Alaminos but he lost to Hernani Braganza.[7]
In 2013, Celeste became a mayor of Alaminos for two terms.[8]
In 2019, Celeste ran for governor of Pangasinan but he lost to Amado Espino III.
In 2022, Celeste returned as representative of the first district of Pangasinan.
Personal life
Celeste is married to Chloe Caasi and has four children. His children are Arth Bryan,[9] is currently serving as mayor of Alaminos (2019–present) and Arthur Jr., served as councilor of Alaminos (2022–2025).
His brothers, Jesus Celeste,[10] served as representative of the first district of Pangasinan from 2010 to 2019 and Arnold Celeste, also served as representative of the first district of Pangasinan from 2019 to 2022.
Electoral performance
2025
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Celeste (incumbent) | Nacionalista Party | 187,173 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 187,173 | 100.00 | ||
| Valid votes | 187,173 | 72.72 | ||
| Invalid/blank votes | 70,230 | 27.28 | ||
| Total votes | 257,403 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 303,690 | 84.76 | ||
| Nacionalista Party hold | ||||
| Source: Commission on Elections | ||||
2022
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Celeste | Nacionalista Party | 155,372 | 65.19 | |
| Oscar Orbos | Aksyon Demokratiko | 82,983 | 34.81 | |
| Total | 238,355 | 100.00 | ||
| Total votes | 255,660 | – | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 294,221 | 86.89 | ||
| Nacionalista Party hold | ||||
| Source: Commission on Elections | ||||
2019
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amado Espino III (incumbent) | PDP-Laban | 781,307 | 57.29 | |
| Arthur Celeste | Nacionalista | 582,380 | 42.71 | |
| Total | 1,363,687 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 1,705,260 | – | ||
| PDP-Laban hold | ||||
2016
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC | Arthur Celeste | 24,899 | ||
| Liberal | Earl James Aquino | 13,417 | ||
| Total votes | ||||
| NPC hold | ||||
2013
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC | Arthur Celeste | 15,373 | ||||
| Liberal | Lean Braganza | 11,606 | ||||
| Total votes | ||||||
| NPC gain from Liberal | ||||||
2007
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAMPI | Arthur Celeste | 102,247 | ||
| LDP | Alberto Braganza | 35,677 | ||
| Valid ballots | ||||
| Invalid or blank votes | ||||
| Total votes | ||||
| KAMPI hold | ||||
References
- ^ a b c "Arthur Celeste". Rappler.com. Retrieved 5 April 2026.
- ^ "Arthur Celeste". Filipino Congressional biography. Archived from the original on April 10, 2004. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Pasion, Ahikam (18 March 2021). "Alaminos ex-mayor tests positive for Covid-19". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ^ Austria, Hilda (13 May 2025). "5 of 6 incumbent Pangasinan congressional reps reelected". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ^ "Alaminos mayor inireklamo sa PAGC, DILG". Philstar Global. 26 February 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ^ a b c d e "CV" (PDF). House of Representatives of the Philippines. Archived from the original on 22 May 2006. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Sunnexdesk (9 March 2010). "Lawmaker denies maintaining private armies". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ^ Fonbuena, Carmela (14 May 2013). "LP bet loses in his own city". Rappler. Retrieved 8 April 2026.
- ^ "22-year-old elected city mayor in Pangasinan". Rappler. 19 May 2019. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ^ Visperas, Eva (14 February 2013). "Slain mayor was our long-time ally – Pangasinan lawmaker". Philstar Global. Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ^ "May 14, 2007 NLE - Certified List of Provincial/City Candidates". drive.google.com. COMELEC. 2009-05-15. Retrieved 2026-04-08.