Business Insights & Updates

Stay informed with the latest regulatory updates, compliance guidance, and expert commentary from Starlight's legal, tax, and business advisory specialists — curated to help foreign and local enterprises navigate the Philippine business landscape with confidence.

Philippines FinTech Market Entry: 5 Reasons Foreign Investors Are Setting Up Now

Philippines FinTech Market Entry: 5 Reasons Foreign Investors Are Setting Up Now

The Philippines has become one of Southeast Asia's most active fintech expansion markets, with BSP reopening EMI licensing and a fast-growing digital payments base drawing foreign capital. Here's why — and what a foreign investor needs to know before setting up.

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By Starlight   ·  Blogs  ·  August 7, 2026

Starlight Receives DOLE Certification of No Pending Cases

Starlight Receives DOLE Certification of No Pending Cases

Starlight has been issued a Certification from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) confirming no pending labor cases across all divisions — reaffirming our commitment to ethical practice, labor compliance, and responsible governance.

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By Starlight  ·  Blogs  ·  July 31, 2026

Getting an Import License in the Philippines

Getting an Import License in the Philippines

Import licensing in the Philippines isn't a single document — it's a sequence of registrations across three government bodies. Here's how the process actually works, what trips up first-time importers, and how long it realistically takes.

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By Starlight   ·  Blogs  ·  July 27, 2026

Starlight Attends FDA Regulatory Summit 2026: Food Regulation and Research

Starlight Attends FDA Regulatory Summit 2026: Food Regulation and Research

Our team, led by Regulatory Pharmacist Steven Michael Segubre, joined the FDA Regulatory Summit 2026 of the Center for Food Regulation and Research (CFRR), hosted by the FDA Academy under the Philippine Food and Drug Administration and Department of Health.

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By Starlight  ·  Events  ·  July 22, 2026

Starlight Team Building 2026

Starlight Team Building 2026

Starlight reflects on Team Building 2026 — a day dedicated to strengthening collaboration, trust, and camaraderie across our team.

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By Starlight Admin  ·  Events  ·  July 15, 2026

Congratulations to Our Newest Certified Public Accountant!

Congratulations to Our Newest Certified Public Accountant!

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By Starlight Admin  ·  Events  ·  July 14, 2026

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