Feliciano Leviste

Feliciano P. Leviste (1898–1972), popularly known as "Sanoy", was governor of Batangas province in the Philippines from 1947 to 1972. 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.

Feliciano Leviste
16th Governor of Batangas
In office
1948–1971
Preceded byVicente del Rosario
Succeeded byAntonio C. Carpio
Personal details
Born1898
Malvar, Batangas, Captaincy General of the Philippines
Died1972
NationalityFilipino
Political partyNacionalista
Spouse(s)Aurelia Malvar Leviste

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 Batangeunos to simply walk into the palace and have a free meal, typifying Leviste's populist platform.

Family life

He was married to Aurelia Malvar Leviste, daughter of Philippine revolutionary general Miguel Malvar. He was the father of Expedito Leviste, Representative to the National Assembly from the 2nd district, Batangas from 1969 to 1972 and from 1978 to 1984, and of Rodolfo Leviste.

  • Governor's Gallery at Batangan at the Wayback Machine (archived October 27, 2009)
  • Batangas Hall of Fame at Batangan
  • Governor Mandanas recognizing 12 June 1998 as the centennial celebration of the life and legacy of Sanoy (Tagalog)
  • Citation in Delegations to the General Assembly of the United Nations
  • Citation in Yearbook of the United Nations
  • Footnote 5 on page 135 in Richard Neely's How Courts Govern America recounting Sanoy's generosity to the needy people of Batangas
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