Key historical sites and personnel:

Dr. Jose Rizal - National Hero;
Rizal Shrine (Birthplace of Dr. Jose Rizal) - Calamba City, Laguna;
Nagcarlan Underground Cemetery Historical Landmark - Nagcarlan, Laguna.

"... its eight rays (of the sun on the National flag) symbolizes the eight provinces: Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija,
Tarlac, Laguna and Batangas, which were declared in a state of war almost as soon as the first revolutionary movement was initiated ..."

(Act of Proclamation of Philippine Independence, 12 June 1898, Kawit, Cavite)