The Marharlika was a feudal warrior society in ancient Tagalog society in Luzon the Philippines. They were exempt from paying tax and tribute to their Datu and were always given a part of the spoils, but in turn, were required to provide military services, take care of their own weapons and armor, and occasionally assist in working the land.

Maharlika could freely change allegiances by marriage or simply migration though they would be required to pay a sum ranging from six to eighteen pieces of gold before they could be freed from their obligations.

After Spanish colonization, the role of the Maharlika, along with that of other traditional Filipino social classes, became less and less important until they were no longer used. Today the term 'Maharlika' has come to mean royal nobility.