Philippine flag symbols

The Philippine flag features a horizontal blue field symbolizing peace and justice, and a red field representing patriotism and valor. It has a white equilateral triangle that stands for equality and fraternity, with three stars representing the country's major island groups: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. The sun, with eight rays, symbolizes the first eight provinces that revolted against Spanish rule. The flag is unique in that it can be displayed with the red field on top during times of war.