Arnel Cerafica

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 (born February 9, 1965) is a Filipino politician, civil engineer, and businessman. He last served as a member of Philippine House of Representatives representing Pateros–Taguig from 2010 to 2019.^[3] He was also the Vice Chairman of the House Committee on Health.^[4]

Arnel Cerafica
Portrait during the 17th Congress
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 60) Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines[1]
Political party	Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (2024–present) Kilusang Diwa ng Taguig (2001–present)
Other political affiliations	Partido Pilipino sa Pagbabago (2021–2024)[2] PDP–Laban (2018–2021) Liberal (2009–2018) Lakas-CMD (2001–2009)
Spouse	Janelle Tolentino
Residence(s)	Palingon, Taguig, Metro Manila
Alma mater	Far Eastern University (BS)
Occupation	Businessman
Profession	Politician, Civil engineer

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.^[5] He also filed an electoral protest to challenge his loss, but was dismissed by the Commission on Elections in 2022 because of insufficient evidence to support alleged irregularities.^[6] He once again ran for mayor in 2022 and 2025, both alongside his wife Janelle for vice mayor,^[7] but was unsuccessful.

Cerafica earned his bachelor's degree in civil engineering at the Far Eastern University in 1987 as a working student.^[8]