Antonio Leviste Politician

José Antonio 'Tony' C. Leviste (born 1940) is a Filipino politician, who served as governor of the Philippine province Batangas from 1972 to 1980. Born to a distinguished Batangueño family renowned in both business and politics, he was married to Senator Loren Legarda, separating from her before the 2004 election campaign. The be-medalled Asian Games equestrienne Toni Leviste is his daughter from a previous marriage.Leviste was sentenced to six years in prison for the murder of his long-time aide, Rafael de las Alas. Leviste served his sentence at the National Bilibid Prison in Muntinlupa and on December 6, 2013, he was released after his parole was granted.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1940
Birth nameJosé Antonio C. Leviste
Birth place
Philippines , Malabon , Metro Manila
Nationality
Philippines
Religion
Roman Catholicism in the Philippines
Islam in the Philippines
Residence
Manila
Spouse
Profession
Businessperson

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Office holder

officeGovernor of Batangas
other party
Lakas–CMD (1991)
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
party
Lakas–CMD

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