Tarhata Alonto-Lucman

Tarhata Alonto-Lucman (June 26, 1926 – February 26, 2021) was a Filipino politician and Maranao royalty who was the first female governor of the province of Lanao del Sur.

Early life Tarhata Alonto-Lucman was born on June 26, 1926, to a Maranao royal family with her father being Alauya Alonto, the Sultan of Ramain. Prior to entering a public school, she was tutored by American missionaries who were collectively known as the Thomasites. — were all prominent leaders in Lanao. Domocao Alonto served as senator, while Abdul Ghafur Madki Alonto served as governor and ambassador. Tarhata's later husband Rashid Lucman, the Paramount Sultan of Bayang, also served as congressional representative.