First eight provinces that revolted against Spain

The 8 primary rays of the Sun on the Philippine flag represent the 8 provinces which declared a state of war as soon as the first revolt was initiated in the Philippine War of Independence from Spain (1896). The provinces were placed under martial law by the Spanish colonial government. The provinces were 
Manila 
Cavite 
Bulacan 
Pampanga 
Nueva Ecija 
Tarlac 
Laguna 
Batangas