Feliciano Leviste
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Feliciano Panganiban Leviste (June 9, 1897–March 29, 1976),[1] popularly known as "Sanoy", was governor of Batangas province in the Philippines from 1948 to 1971. Respected for his populist platform, Leviste governed Batangas during an unprecedented twenty four years, winning six elections in the process. He was a member of the Nacionalista party.
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Panganiban and the surname or paternal family name is Leviste.
Quick Facts 16th Governor of Batangas, Preceded by ...
Feliciano Leviste | |
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16th Governor of Batangas | |
In office 1948–1971 | |
Preceded by | Vicente del Rosario |
Succeeded by | Antonio C. Carpio |
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Born | (1897-06-09)June 9, 1897 Lipa, Batangas, Captaincy General of the Philippines |
Died | March 29, 1976(1976-03-29) (aged 78) Santo Tomas, Batangas, Philippines |
Political party | Nacionalista |
Spouse | Aurelia Maloles Malvar |
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Footnote 5 on page 135 in Richard Neely's How Courts Govern America recounts the author's brief experience living in the Governor's palace. He specifically recalls Leviste's policy of allowing underprivileged Batangueños to simply walk into the palace and have a free meal, typifying Leviste's populist platform.