What do the colors and symbol represent on the Philippine flag?

SYMBOLISM of the PHILIPPINE FLAG:

equilateral triangle - equality and fraternity

blue horizontal stripe - peace, truth and justice

red horizontal stripe - patriotism and valor

sun - unity, freedom, people's democracy and sovereignty.

8 rays of the sun - the first 8 provinces that started the 1986 Philippine Revolution against Spain. The eight provinces are Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, Batangas and Laguna.

3 stars - 3 major islands in the Philippines- Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao