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 date | January 01, 1940 |
Birth name | José Antonio C. Leviste |
Birth place | Philippines , Malabon , Metro Manila |
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Religion | Roman Catholicism in the Philippines |
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