The "three stars and a sun" is the central symbol on the flag of the Philippines .
It carries deep meaning:
Sun:
Represents freedom, independence, and democracy.
Its eight rays symbolize the first eight provinces that revolted against Spanish colonial rule: Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas.
Three stars:
Represent the three main geographical regions: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
