In downstream oil & gas: Unless the context otherwise indicates, any person, whether natural or juridical, engaged in the importation of crude oil and/or petroleum products, whether for processing, marketing or own use [Section 3(w), Downstream Oil Industry Deregulation Act of 1998 IRR]
In downstream oil & gas, LPG: a duly authorized natural or juridical person engaged in the importation of LPG, LPG pressure vessels, or ancillary equipment for processing, sale, or own use, whichever is applicable [Section 4(s), LPG Industry Regulation Act of 2021; Section 3.1(t) of DOE-DTI Joint Department Circular No. JDC2022-05-001, Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 11592]
In biofuels: a DOI Biofuel Participant engaged in importing Gasoline or Diesel for sale in the Philippines. It may, in addition, import Bioethanol for sale to Refiners, other Importers or Own Users [Section 3(o), Rule II, DOE Department Circular No. DC2021-06-0014, Revised Circular on Accreditation and Submission of Notices and Reports by Refiners, Importers and Own Users of Gasoline and Diesel Pursuant to the Biofuels Act]
In lighting waste: any person, natural or juridical, that undertakes the importation of lighting products into the country that are intended for direct consumption, sale or distribution [Section 3.0(8), DENR-DOE Joint Administrative Order No. JAO2013-09-0001, Lighting Industry Waste Management Guidelines]
In electric power, EV: any individual, partnership, corporation, or other entity, incorporated, organized, and existing under Philippine laws, engaged in the importation of completely built units of EV, charging stations and related equipment, parts and components, and batteries [Section 4(o), Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act of 2022; Section 4(q), Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No. 11697 of the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act]
Note: Under the IRR, “EV” is in plural form. Also, “charging stations” is written as “EV charging stations (EVCS)”.
In downstream natural gas: a natural or juridical person accredited by the DOE to engage in the business of Importation [Section 4(aa), DOE Department Circular No. DC2024-01-0007, Adopting the Amended Rules and Regulations Governing the Philippine Downstream Natural Gas Industry]