Mastura (Sultan Kudarat) family of Maguindanao del Norte

Adds Rep. Dimple Mastura as the wife of Mayor Shameem Mastura, and from a 2010 MindaNews profile, Michael's son Ismael (Maguindanao vice governor, 2010), Tucao's daughter Bai Idang and their uncle Armando Mastura.

9 documented relatives · 4 currently in public office · 10 documented relationships · Province of Maguindanao del Norte

In Maguindanao del Norte the family currently holds office through Tucao Ong Mastura (Governor, Maguindanao del Norte (2025–); mayor of Sultan Kudarat 1977–2025 (intermittently); BTA member 2019–2022; Shariff Kabunsuan governor 2007–2008) and Sittie Shahara Ibrahim Mastura “Bai Dimple” (Representative, lone district of Maguindanao del Norte with Cotabato City (2022–); BTA Member of Parliament 2019–2022).

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Who they are

Tucao Ong Mastura

Governor, Maguindanao del Norte (2025–); mayor of Sultan Kudarat 1977–2025 (intermittently); BTA member 2019–2022; Shariff Kabunsuan governor 2007–2008

In office

Sources: Rappler People · Tucao Ong Mastura; Inquirer · Mastura elected first governor of country's youngest province (Wayback)

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Shameem Biruar Mastura

Mayor, Sultan Kudarat (2025–; also 2013–2022 per Wikipedia)

In office

Sources: Rappler People · Tucao Ong Mastura

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Ishak Veloso Mastura “Atty. Cocoy”

BTA member (2022–) and deputy speaker; Member of Parliament-elect, 5th district of Maguindanao del Norte (Sep 2026)

In office

Sources: Rappler · BARMM polls: Maguindanao del Norte a key regional battleground; Rappler People · Ishak "Atty. Cocoy" Mastura

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Sittie Shahara Ibrahim Mastura “Bai Dimple”

Representative, lone district of Maguindanao del Norte with Cotabato City (2022–); BTA Member of Parliament 2019–2022

In office

Sources: Bangsamoro Parliament · BTA Parliament extends aid to constituents; Politiko Mindanao · Cong. Bai Dimple Mastura facilitates fuel subsidy distribution for Kabuntalan drivers

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Michael Ong Mastura

Former representative, 1st district of Maguindanao with Cotabato City (1987–1995 per Rappler People on Tucao; Wikipedia lists 1987–1996)

Not in office

Sources: Rappler People · Tucao Ong Mastura; Rappler · BARMM polls: Maguindanao del Norte a key regional battleground

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Sharifudin “Tucao” Panga Mastura

Former acting governor (26 Mar–30 Jun 2025), former acting vice governor (2022–2023) and provincial board member

Not in office

Sources: Rappler · Maguindanao del Norte has a new governor; Rappler People · Tucao Ong Mastura

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How they are related

• Tucao Ong Mastura and Michael Ong Mastura — BrothersBloodEvidence: Rappler · People: Tucao Ong Mastura · “Members of Mastura’s political clan who have been involved in public service include his brother, Michael Mastura, a former congressman of the now-defunct Maguindanao”
• Tucao Ong Mastura and Sharifudin “Tucao” Panga Mastura — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Rappler · Maguindanao del Norte new governor Mastura · “Mastura is the youngest son of Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte Mayor Tucao Ong Mastura, who is running for governor”; Rappler People · Tucao Ong Mastura
• Tucao Ong Mastura and Shameem Biruar Mastura — Grandfather → grandsonBloodEvidence: Rappler · People: Tucao Ong Mastura · “The youngest member of the clan, his grandson Shameem Mastura, is currently the mayor of Sultan Kudarat town.”
• Michael Ong Mastura and Ishak Veloso Mastura “Atty. Cocoy” — Father → sonBloodEvidence: Rappler · BARMM polls 2026: electoral races in Maguindanao del Norte · “Mastura is a deputy speaker of the Bangsamoro parliament and the son of Michael Ong Mastura, a former representative of the first district of the old Maguindanao and Cotabato City.”
• Sittie Shahara Ibrahim Mastura “Bai Dimple” and Shameem Biruar Mastura — SpousesMarriageEvidence: Bangsamoro Parliament · BTA Parliament extends aid to constituents · “This effort of the lady MP is in partnership with her husband, Mayor Datu Shameem B. Mastura.”
• Michael Ong Mastura and Ismael “Dustin” Veloso Mastura — Father → sonBloodEvidence: MindaNews (Wayback) · Ismael Veloso Mastura: the reluctant candidate · “Dustin’s father, Datu Michael, is a former Constitutional Convention delegate and congressman of the first district of Cotabato City-Maguindanao.”
• Tucao Ong Mastura and Ismael “Dustin” Veloso Mastura — Uncle → nephewBloodEvidence: MindaNews (Wayback) · Ismael Veloso Mastura: the reluctant candidate · “His uncle Tucao, who would have been proclaimed governor of Shariff Kabunsuan province in the 2007 elections”
• Ismael “Dustin” Veloso Mastura and Ishak Veloso Mastura “Atty. Cocoy” — BrothersBloodEvidence: MindaNews (Wayback) · Ismael Veloso Mastura: the reluctant candidate · “Dustin’s younger brother, Ishak or Cocoy, a lawyer, would not want to run, either, says younger sister Mariam, a prosecutor in DavaoCity.”
• Tucao Ong Mastura and Bai Idang Mastura — Father → daughterBloodEvidence: MindaNews (Wayback) · Ismael Veloso Mastura: the reluctant candidate · “At that time, Bai Idang Mastura, Tucao’s daughter, had also filed for vice mayor of Sultan Kudarat; and another uncle, Armando Mastura had filed his candidacy for mayor of Sultan Mastura town.”
• Armando Mastura and Ismael “Dustin” Veloso Mastura — Uncle → nephewBloodEvidence: MindaNews (Wayback) · Ismael Veloso Mastura: the reluctant candidate · “At that time, Bai Idang Mastura, Tucao’s daughter, had also filed for vice mayor of Sultan Kudarat; and another uncle, Armando Mastura had filed his candidacy for mayor of Sultan Mastura town.”

How this was researched

Researched September 2026 against Comelec 2025 results. Every relationship is quoted from a published source; people who share a surname without a published statement of kinship are left out. Family relationships do not imply wrongdoing or political agreement.

Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.

Sources

1. Rappler People · Tucao Ong Mastura · accessed 2026-09-22
2. Inquirer · Mastura elected first governor of country's youngest province (Wayback) · 2025-05-14
3. Rappler · BARMM polls: Maguindanao del Norte a key regional battleground · 2026
4. Rappler · Maguindanao del Norte has a new governor · 2025-03-26
5. Rappler People · Ishak "Atty. Cocoy" Mastura · accessed 2026-09-22
6. Bangsamoro Parliament · BTA Parliament extends aid to constituents · 2020-04-07
7. Politiko Mindanao · Cong. Bai Dimple Mastura facilitates fuel subsidy distribution for Kabuntalan drivers · 2026-05-05
8. MindaNews (Wayback) · Ismael Veloso Mastura: the reluctant candidate · 2010-05-16
9. Rappler · People: Tucao Ong Mastura · “Members of Mastura’s political clan who have been involved in public service include his brother, Michael Mastura, a former congressman of the now-defunct Maguindanao” · 2026-09-22
10. Rappler · Maguindanao del Norte new governor Mastura · “Mastura is the youngest son of Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte Mayor Tucao Ong Mastura, who is running for governor” · 2025-03-26
11. Rappler · People: Tucao Ong Mastura · “The youngest member of the clan, his grandson Shameem Mastura, is currently the mayor of Sultan Kudarat town.” · 2026-09-22
12. Rappler · BARMM polls 2026: electoral races in Maguindanao del Norte · “Mastura is a deputy speaker of the Bangsamoro parliament and the son of Michael Ong Mastura, a former representative of the first district of the old Maguindanao and Cotabato City.” · 2026-09-03
13. Bangsamoro Parliament · BTA Parliament extends aid to constituents · “This effort of the lady MP is in partnership with her husband, Mayor Datu Shameem B. Mastura.” · 2020-04-07
14. MindaNews (Wayback) · Ismael Veloso Mastura: the reluctant candidate · “Dustin’s father, Datu Michael, is a former Constitutional Convention delegate and congressman of the first district of Cotabato City-Maguindanao.” · 2010-05-16
15. MindaNews (Wayback) · Ismael Veloso Mastura: the reluctant candidate · “His uncle Tucao, who would have been proclaimed governor of Shariff Kabunsuan province in the 2007 elections” · 2010-05-16
16. MindaNews (Wayback) · Ismael Veloso Mastura: the reluctant candidate · “Dustin’s younger brother, Ishak or Cocoy, a lawyer, would not want to run, either, says younger sister Mariam, a prosecutor in DavaoCity.” · 2010-05-16
17. MindaNews (Wayback) · Ismael Veloso Mastura: the reluctant candidate · “At that time, Bai Idang Mastura, Tucao’s daughter, had also filed for vice mayor of Sultan Kudarat; and another uncle, Armando Mastura had filed his candidacy for mayor of Sultan Mastura town.” · 2010-05-16

Other families documented in Maguindanao del Norte

• SemaMuslimin Sema, Cotabato City mayor for three terms, later vice mayor and now BARMM labor minister, is married to former representative Bai Sandra Sema. His sons include Omar Yasser Sema, a BTA member, and Mohammad Abduljabbar Sema (Bai Sandra's son), elected barangay chairman in 2013; his nephew Romeo Sema is a BTA member and former labor minister.
• Sinsuat (Datu Odin Sinsuat / Datu Blah T. Sinsuat)Vice Governor Marshall Sinsuat, whose wife Raida succeeded him as mayor of Datu Blah T. Sinsuat, is a cousin of former Datu Odin Sinsuat mayor Lester Sinsuat, whose wife Ainee was Maguindanao vice governor and acting governor of Maguindanao del Norte.
• Tomawis (Barira / Buldon)MP-elect Prince Khalid Tomawis is the son of the late Barira mayor Alexander Tomawis and former Buldon mayor Fatima Ruth Tomawis.
• MacacuaBARMM interim Chief Minister and former OIC governor Abdulraof Macacua; his son Jamel Macacua filed his 2026 candidacy for him and ran for provincial board in 2025.
• Sabal–Ameril (Talitay)Talitay Mayor Sidik Amiril (Ameril), a former ARMM regional assemblyman, is a cousin of former Talitay mayor Muntassir Sabal, whose brother Abdulwahab Sabal was vice mayor.
• ManalaoBuldon Vice Mayor and former Mayor Abolais Manalao is the son of former Buldon Mayor Macarampat Manalao.

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