Antonio Leviste

Jose Antonio "Tony" Casals Leviste (born January 16, 1940) is a Filipino politician and businessman, who served as Governor of Batangas from 1972 to 1980. Born to a distinguished Batangueño family renowned in both business and politics, he was married to Senator Loren Legarda, separated from her before the 2004 election campaign. The be-medalled Asian Games equestrienne Toni Leviste is his daughter from a previous marriage.

The Honorable
Tony Leviste
18th Governor of Batangas
In office
February 17, 1972  March 2, 1980
Preceded byAntonio Carpio
Succeeded byJose C. Laurel V
Personal details
Born
Jose Antonio Casals Leviste

(1940-01-16) January 16, 1940
Malabon, Rizal, Philippine Commonwealth
NationalityFilipino
Political partyLakas–CMD (1993–present)
Other political
affiliations
PRP (1991–1993)
KBL (1972–1980)
Spouse(s)Celia Sarangaya
Loren Legarda
Children5 (inc. Toni)
ResidenceManila
Alma materLyceum of the Philippines
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionBusinessman

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.

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