Mark Leviste

After staying at Bel-Air, Makati, Leviste ran as a provincial board member in 2004, and after his term he ran as vice governor in 2007. He served as vice governor under Vilma Santos Recto's governorship until 2016. He ran again as vice governor in 2019 and served under Herminaldo "Dodo" Mandanas' governorship. In 2024, he expressed intention to run for governor with Mandanas as his running mate, but he withdrew his candidacy and chose to run for a House seat due to his "loyalty" to Santos Recto. Leviste lost to King Collantes at House election. == Controversy ==

Known for supporting his alma mater's sister school, the La Salle Green Archers, he was involved in an altercation with Ateneo assistant coach Gabby Severino during Game 1 of the Finals of the 2016 UAAP Basketball tournament at the patron seats of Mall of Asia Arena. Leviste later recalled that Severino gave a dirty finger to La Salle player Ben Mbala, Later in the middle of the third quarter, Severino again allegedly made a dirty finger gesture toward him, prompting Leviste to confront Severino near the Ateneo bench. Leviste was subsequently escorted back to his seat by arena security personnel. Severino later admitted to and apologized for his actions. == Personal life ==

In August 2020, Leviste tested positive for COVID-19. He was able to recover from the disease. He had a relationship with actress Kris Aquino, but they broke up by 2024. In January 2025, Leviste announced his relationship with TikTok artist Aira Lopez. Lopez stated that she did not have issue when he gave chocolates and flowers on Kris Aquino after a home visit. == References ==