Feliciano Leviste

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.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Panganiban and the surname or paternal family name is Leviste.

Feliciano Leviste
Bust of Leviste at Historical Park, Batangas City
16th Governor of Batangas
In office 1948–1971
Preceded by	Vicente del Rosario
Succeeded by	Antonio C. Carpio
Personal details
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

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.

Personal life

He was married to Aurelia Malvar Leviste, daughter of Philippine revolutionary general Miguel Malvar. He was the father of Expedito Leviste, a representative from Batangas, and Rodolfo Leviste.