Arthur Celeste
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Arthur Celeste | |
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.jpg) 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 |
| Alma mater | 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]
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 Far Eastern University with the degree of 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.