On the Philippine flag what do the eight rays of the sun mean?

The 8 rays of the sun stand for the first 8 provinces that revolted against Spain. These provinces were: Manila, Bulacan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Laguna, Batangas, and Cavite. <br /> The 8 rays of the sun stands for the first eight provinces particularly in Luzon who revolted against the Spanish Government.