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

Philippine Flag and Symbolism (watawat ng pilipinas)

THE PHILIPPINE FLAG SYMBOLIZE

BLUE FIELD - stands for peace, truth, and justice

RED FIELD - stands for patriotism and valor

WHITE TRIANGLE - stands for equality and fraternity

EIGHT RAYS OF THE YELLOW SUN - represents the original eight provinces that started the Philippine revolution against Spanish rule

THREE YELLOW STAR - represents Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the three geographical division of the country