Republic of the Philippines  
         DEPARTMENT OF E NERGY  
                       Energy Uti lization Managemen t Bureau  
 
Energy Center, Rizal Drive co r. 34th Street, Bonifacio Glo bal City,  
Taguig City, Phili ppines, 1 632 
Tel. No. (Trunkline) (632) 8479 -2900 
Website:  http://www.doe.gov .ph;  Email: doe.eumb @gmail.com  
  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  UKAS Certif icate No. SCUK001857Q /PAB Certific ate N o. SCP000424Q   
 
 
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING PROGRAM 
ON REGISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, MONITORING, VERIFICATION, AND 
COMPLIANCE MECHANISM  
 
Pursuant to Section 9 of Department Circular No. 2020 -06-0015, entitled “Prescribing the 
Guidelines of the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) for Compliance of Importers, 
Manufacturers, Distributors and Dealers of Electrical Appliances and Other Energy -
Consuming Products (ECP)” , the Implementing Guidelines (IG)  on the Registration 
Procedures , Enforcement , Monitoring and Verification , and Compliance Mechanism  are 
hereby issued for the information and guidance of all those concerned and for compliance 
by all manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and othe r key stakeholders.  
 
 
I. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE S 
 
A. Company Registration  
 
The following refers to the general procedure for Company Registration under the 
Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP), as administered by DOE. These 
procedures shall apply to all companies whose products and equipment are cove red 
under PELP and its PPRs, including both manufactured and imported institutional 
products.  
 
ACTIVITY  DAY  DETAILS  
Request for 
Order of Payment  1 Applicant shall fill -out an online form, through a link 
found  in the DOE Website, to request an Order of 
Payment (OoP) and provide basic information about 
their company.  
 
Payment for the 
processing of the 
application  DOE -EPRED shall issue an OoP to the applicant 
through  e-mail. 
 
Applicant shall pay the corresponding amount indicated 
in the OoP to the DOE.  
 
Applicant shall provide the photocopy/electronic copy of 
the official receipt/confirmation receipt to DOE -EPRED.  
 
DOE -EPRED shall validate the payment through the 
DOE Treasury D ivision.  
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 Submission of 
pertinent 
documents to 
DOE -EPRED   DOE -EPRED shall provide  a link to the PELP Online 
System to the applicant.  
 
Applicant shall submit online the following duly 
accomplished documents to DOE:  
• Application for Company Registration under the 
PELP (online form)  
• Undertaking to Abide by the Terms and 
Conditions of t he PELP  
• Letter of Authorization for PELP Compliance 
Representative  
• Product Sales Inventory Report  
 
In support of the application the applicant must submit 
online the Certified True Copies of the following 
documents:  
• Certificate of Business Name Registration  (for 
sole proprietorship)  / Certificate of Registration 
and Articles of Incorporation issued b y the 
Securities and Exchange Commission (for 
corporation/ partnership)  / Certificate of 
Registration  from the Cooperative Development 
Authority (CDA)  (for cooperative)  
• Partnership Agreement (including the name of 
the Company's authorized representative/s  
issued by the Company President / General 
Manager / Board Secretary ) 
• Permit to Operate issued by the local 
government unit  
• BIR Registration  
 
Evaluation of 
completeness 
and correctness 
of submitted 
documents  
 2 DOE -EPRED staff shall evaluate the completeness and 
correctness of the submitted documents.  
In case of incomplete and/or incorrect application, the 
DOE -EPRED will notify applicant of the requ ired 
document and/or data.  
 
Approval and 
Inclusion  DOE -EPRED shall approve the  Company Application 
and include it to the Company Registry.  
 
Notification on 
Evaluation 
Results  DOE -EPRED shall inform the applicant on the result of 
the evaluation.  
 
Total No. of Days  3  
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 A.1 Process Flowchart for Company Registration  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
  
 
 
 
 
A.2 Verification of Company Registration Application  
 
An on -site verification of the Company shall be conducted by DOE -EPRED 
within 30 working days after the approval of the application. If the Company 
fails verification, the approval shall be revoked. The DT I-BPS shall be 
furnished a copy of the results of  the on -site verification.  Online Request for Company 
Registration  
(Applicant ) 
Evaluation of Completeness and 
Correctness of Submitted  
Documents  
(DOE -EPRED)  Payment for the Processing of 
Application for Company Registration  
Re-submission  
Approval of Company Application and 
inclusion to Company Registry  
Eligible for 
Product 
Registration  Submission of Documents  
(Applicant ) 1 day  
2 days  No 
Yes Complete? 
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 A.3 Documentary Requirements for Company Regist ration  
 
All applicants are required to accomplish and submit the following 
documents as part of the requirements for company registra tion. The 
Application for Company Registration shall be available as an online  form to 
be accomplished  through the PELP reg istration portal . Templates of the 
PELP Forms are available online through the DOE website and shall be 
submitted with the affixed signature of the com pany president  or general 
manager .  
B. Product Registration  
 
The following refers to the general procedure f or product registration under the 
PELP , as administered by DOE. These procedures shall apply to all products and 
equipment covered under the PELP and its PPRs, including both manufactured and 
imported institutional products . 
ACTIVITY  DAYS  DETAILS  
Request for Order 
of Payment  1 Applicant shall fill -out an online form, through a link found 
in the DOE Website, to request an Order of Payment 
(OoP).  
 
Payment for the 
processing  of the 
application  DOE -EPRED shall issue an OoP to the applicant through  
e-mail.  
 
Applicant shall pay the corresponding amount indicated in 
the OoP to the DOE.  
 
Applicant shall provide the photocopy/electronic copy of 
the official receipt/confirmation receipt to DOE -EPRED.  
 
DOE -EPRED shall validate the payment through the DOE 
Treasury D ivision  
Submission of 
documents to 
DOE -EPRED   Applicant shall submit online the following duly 
accomplished documents to DOE:  
• Product Registration Form  
• Declaration of generic models (if applicable)  
• Certified true copies of the following t echnical 
document s: 
➢ Test Report from a testing laboratory (Test 
Reports issued by laboratories accredited by 
signatories to ILAC / APLAC (may be 3rd -party / 
Company -owned) or duly accredited and 
recognized by the PAB or if the Philippines is a 
signatory of the mutual recog nition of those 
facilities internationally. Company -owned 
laboratories should be ISO 17025 -accredited)  
➢ Product Specification (with photos ) 
Evaluation of 
completeness and 
correctness of 
submitted 
technical 
documents  
 6 DOE -EPRE D staff shall evaluate the co mpleteness and 
correctness (alignment with the PPR) of the submitted 
technical documents.  
 
In case of incomplete applications, the DOE -EPRED will 
notify applicant of the required document and/or data.  
 
Applications with incorrect data/documents shall be 
denied.  
Approval and 
Inclusion  DOE -EPRED shall approve the Product Application and 
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 Notification on 
Evaluation 
Results  DOE -EPRED shall inform the applicant on the result of the 
evaluation.  
 
Total No. of Days  7  
 
 
B.1 Process Flowchart for Product Registration  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note: Product registration shall be on a per product model basis. For products 
belonging to the same family, test report submission and product registration will 
be done separately for each  model . 
 
 Technical Approval and inclusion to 
Product Registry  
Eligible to apply for 
Energy Label  Evaluation of Completeness and 
correctness (based on the PPR) of  
Technical Documents  
(DOE -EPRED)  Online Request for Product  
Registration  
(Applicant ) 
Re-submission  Payment for the Processing of 
Application for Product  Registration  
Submission of Technical Do cuments  
(Applicant)  
Complete?  
Correct?  No 
Yes 1 day  
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 B.2 Documentary Requirements for Product Registration  
 
All applicants are required to accomplish and submit the following 
documents as part of the requirements for product registration.  
 
B.2.1 Application of Particular Product Registration under  the 
Philippine Energy Labeling Program for Energy Consuming 
Prod ucts 
 
Applicants must accomplish the Product Registration Form 
indicated under the Section on Product Registration in the 
Implementing Guidelines  for Air Condition ers/Refrigerat ing 
Appliances /Television Sets/ Lighting Products . The said form shall 
also be made available online through the DOE website.  
 
B.2.2  Declaration of generic models  
 
Whenever applicable, applicants shall also submit an 
accomplished “Declaration of Generic Models ” (Appendi x E). The 
template of the said form shall also be made available online 
through the DOE website.  
 
B.2.3 Technical Documents  
 
All applicants must submit the certified true copies of the product 
model’s test report and specifications as an attachment for pro duct 
registration application.  
 
B.2.3.1 Laboratory  Test Report   
 
The test report must be issued by either of the following 
laborator ies:  
a. Duly accredited by signatories to ILAC / APLAC (may 
be 3rd -party / Company -owned)  
b. Duly accredited and recognized by t he by the 
Department of Trade and Industry – Philippine 
Accreditation Bureau (DTI -PAB)  
c. If the Philippines is a signatory of the mutual 
recogn ition of those facilities internationally  
d. Company -owned laboratories that are  ISO 17025 -
accredited  
 
The validity of test reports shall be based on the following:  
a. For Air conditioners: test reports shall be valid for one 
(1) year  
b. For Refrigerating Applian ces: test reports shall be valid 
for one  (1) year and six (6) months  
c. For Television  units:  test reports shall be valid for one 
(1) year  
d. For Lighting products : test reports shall be valid for two 
(2) years.  
 
 
 
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 B.2.3.2 Product Specification  
 
Documentation on the product’s technical specifications must 
be submitted, including the picture of the actual product 
model bei ng registered.  
 
C. Request for Energy Label Issuance  
 
The following refers to the general procedure for the request for energy labels 
issuance, as administered by DOE. These apply to all products and equipment 
covered under PELP and its PPRs.  
 
Activity  Day Details 
Request for Order of 
Payment  1 Applicant shall fill -out an online form, through a 
link found in the DOE Website, to request an 
Order of Payment (OoP).  
 
Payment for the 
processing  of the 
application  DOE -EPRED shall issue an OoP to the applicant 
via e-mail.  
 
Applicant shall pay the corr esponding amount 
indicated in the OoP to the DOE.  
 
Applicant shall provide the photocopy/electronic 
copy of the official receipt/confirmation receipt to 
DOE -EPRED.  
 
DOE -EPRED shall validate the payment through 
the DOE Treasury Division  
 
Processing / 
Creation of Energy 
Label  2 DOE -EPRED generates the energy label based 
on the product data retrieved from the PELP 
Online platform, as validated by an authorized 
DOE personnel during the product registration 
phase.  
 
The QR C ode shall be automat ically generated 
and will be included in the energy label file.  
 
Notifying the 
Applicant  DOE -EPRED informs applicant of the availability 
of the Energy Label.  
Responsibility of 
Applicant   Applicant downloads, prints and attaches energ y 
label to the product  
Total No. of Days  3  
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 C.1 Process Flowchart for the Energy Label Issuance  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
C.2 Validity of Energy Labels  
 
Energy labels issued by DOE for a particular product model shall be valid 
for 12 months fro m the issuance date.  
 
C.3 Information in the Label  
 
C.3.1 The MMYY in the label’s control number shall be updated annually, 
based on the date of label issuance.  
 
C.3.2 The “Issuance Year of Energy Rating” refers to the date of 
issuance of the energy label . 
 
C.3.3 The QR Code is linked to the product information page within the 
PELP Online System.  
 
 
 Online Request for 
Energy Label  
 
Retrieve technical data from the 
PELP Database   
(DOE -EPRED)  
Applicant downloads, prints and 
attaches approved energy 
labels on the product  Generation of Q R Code for the 
Energy Label (DOE -EPRED)  
Notify applicant of the availability of 
the Energy Label (DOE -EPRED)  1 day  
2 days  Payment for the Processing of 
Application for Issuance of Energy 
Label  
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 II. ENFORCEMENT, MONITORING AND VERIFICATION (EMV)  
 
A.  Definition of Terms  
 
For the purposes of EMV, the definitions of the terms will be as follows:  
 
Applica nt - refers to any natural or juridical person engaged in the manufacturing, 
importing, distributing, or dealing of ECPs who registers with the DOE in compliance 
with the requirements of PELP.  
 
Acknowledgement of Drawn Samples (ADS)  – for the purpose of v erification, an 
ADS is a DOE form accomplished by the applicant and is presented to a retail store 
owner / representative notifying that he or she has been credited a replacement unit 
for the product that will be collected by the DOE monitoring team for ve rification 
testing.  
 
Basic Model/Type  – a product model whose main component and other design 
components are distinct as to voltage rating, power input, frequency, light output, 
etc. 
 
Control Number  – a set of numbers issued by the DOE for a particular mod el of 
product which is printed or stamped on the energy label.  
 
Energy Label – refers to the prescribed tag / sticker / marker that bears the DOE 
logo and essential energy performance ratings (i.e., efficiency, energy consumption. 
etc.) compliant to the PP R. 
 
Enforcement – refers to an activity or operation, including on -site inspections, 
where DOE detects violations for the purpose of seeing to it that these comply with 
the provisions of PELP.  
 
Generic Models  - refer to a range of models similar to the bas e model where all 
have the same major physical characteristics, construction, system design and other 
performance characteristics.  
 
Model – a specific unit or variety of product  
 
Monitoring – refers to an activity where the DOE systematically observes, che cks 
and keeps record of the compliance with the requirements of PELP.  
 
Retailer  - refers to any natural or juridical person engaged in the business of 
habitually selling consumer products such as various ECPs directly to consumers.   
 
Test – a laboratory p rocedure to determine one or more characteristics of a given 
product according to a specified methodology.  
 
Test report  - a report generated by the laboratory in testing the energy performance 
and other requirements of the PPR.  
 
Verification test  – test co nducted on the product drawn from the market to verify the 
claims of the Applicant.  
 
 
 
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 B.  Monitoring  
 
B.1 DOE Monitoring Team  
 
The DOE monitoring team shall be composed of a core group of personnel 
from the DOE, and/or its authorized representatives, who shall assist the 
agency in the conduct of monitoring and verification activities.  
 
B.2 Monitoring Frequency  
 
Monitoring the compliance of applicants and retailers with the PELP 
requirements in various regions of the country shall be scheduled by the 
DOE m onitoring team and shall conducted at least once a year.  
  
B.3 Monitoring Forms  
 
The Market Monitoring Forms, included in the Appendices of this Annex, 
shall be used by the DOE Monitoring Team during the conduct of 
monitoring activities . 
 
B.4 Monitoring Checkpoints  
 
The checking of compliance for each product shall be in accordance with 
the specifications indicated in the respective PPR of the ECPs and aligned 
with the collected market monitoring data. The following check points shall 
be referred to during  the conduct  of monitoring of compliance of energy 
consuming products (ECPs) covered by PELP : 
 
1. Presence of the energy label in the product or its packaging  
2. Display of the energy label in the area noticeable to consumers  
3. Presence of the enlarged copy of the  Energy Labe l, indicated in 
Section III A, item  3 of this IG,  exhibited in the product display at the 
retail store, as part of the compliance of retailers.  
4. Display of the energy label in advertisements, publications, 
brochures, online platforms, etc.  
5. Accuracy of inf ormation indicated in the displayed energy label  
6. Validity of the energy label  
In cases wherein an expired energy label is observed, the DOE 
Monitoring Team shall verify , using the online PELP system , 
whether the product model wherein the expire d label is attached to 
has been issued with an energy label for the current year.  
a. If an updated energy label has already been issued to a product 
model, DOE shall request the retailer to coordinate with the 
supplier for a copy of the updated label and disp lay it 
acco rdingly.  
b. If an updated energy label has not been issued to that product 
model,  the DOE shall initiate enforcement measure s stated in 
Section 14 of DC2020 -06-0015 .  
 
B.5  Monitoring Reports  
 
B.5.1  The head of the DOE monitoring team shall be responsible for the 
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 B.5.2  Any monitoring activities conducted by the DOE Field Offices and 
other authorized agencies, shall be reported and submitted to the 
DOE -EUMB.  
 
B.5.3 The monitoring report shal l be submitted to the DOE -EUMB within 
15 working days after the conduct of the monitoring activity.  
 
B.6 Inter -Agency Support  
 
Monitoring of the products shall be conducted in coordination with the DTI - 
FTEB . The DOE -EUMB and DTI -FTEB shall exchange informat ion on non -
conformities with the relevant technical regulations found during 
enforcement, monitoring, and verification activities , for the appropriate 
action of the respective agencies.  
 
C.  Verification  
 
For verification of claimed efficiency rating of a particular ECP, random samples of 
selected product models per specific brand shall be drawn by the DOE monitoring 
team at least once a year  and subjected to verification testing . 
 
C.1  Selection of product for verification testing  
 
The following criteria shall be considered in the selection of product models 
for verification testing:  
 
• Market entry  
• Product records  
• Sector -specific targets (based on retailer category)  
• Energy savings  
• Market shares  
• Product tested by Applicants using  their own  company’s  labora tory 
• Reports and/or complaints from other applicants and/or consumers  
 
C.2 Collection of products for verification testing  
 
C.2.1   During verification activities, samples shall be drawn from the retail 
stores  or the Applicant’s warehouse . The number of sa mples to be 
collected shall be in accordance with the testing methodology 
indicated in the respective PPR of the product s. Samples may be 
drawn from different retail stores , as may be necessary. In the case 
of verification at Applicant’s warehouse, the DOE  monitoring team 
shall identify  the lot numbers of specific products for sampling  and 
draw the identified samples from their respective storage locations.  
 
C.2.2  For produc ts with generic models, the team shall have the 
prerogative to draw samples for veri fication testing of either the 
base model or the generic model declared by the Applicant. A 
model cannot be considered generic if:  
1. There is a difference in its major compon ents 
2. There are other variations that may affect energy  
performance.  
 
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 C.3 Drawing of  Samples  
 
C.3.1  Upon DOE’s request, the Applicant shall accomplish the 
“Acknowledgement of Drawn Samples” (ADS  Form) prior to the 
sampling activity. The DOE Monitoring Team shall present the ADS 
to the duly designated representative of the retail outlet an d 
proceed with the drawing of verification samples.  
 
C.3.2  After the verification activity, DOE shall submit a copy of the signed 
and acknowledged ADS form to the Applicant. The Applicant shall 
replace the samples taken by the DOE monitoring team, as 
indicated in the ADS.  
 
C.4  Process Flowchart for Drawing of Samples  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 EPRED notifies Applicant on the schedule of 
verification sampling and requests for the 
accomplishment of an ADS form  
EPRED draws product samples on -site and lists 
details of the samples taken in the ADS form  EPRED to present the ADS to the store 
owner/manager during sampling activity  DOE Sampling 
takes place within 
2 weeks after the 
ADS has been 
signed by the 
Applicant and 
received by DOE  Applicant to submit accomplished ADS form and  
provide EPRED with the necessary documents  
for the sampling activities (if any)  
Store Owner/Manager/Authorized store 
represe ntative to sign the ADS form for 
acknowledgement  
EPRED to provide Applicant with the original 
signed and acknowledged ADS form  
Applicant replaces product samples 
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 C.5 Testing of Samples  
 
C.5.1  Verification samples shall be transported to either the DOE -LATD 
or a DOE -recognized testing laboratory, which is ind ependent of 
the Applicant, for testing.      
 
C.5.2  The a pplicant shall have the option to choose the DOE -recognized 
testing laboratory that shall  conduct verification test . 
 
C.5.3  Test methods and procedures shall be in accordance with the 
standard meth od of testing specified in the respective PPR of the 
product sample.  
 
C.6 Test Reports  
 
Test reports from verification testing shall contain  at least  the minimum 
information for DOE to adequately evaluate the compliance of a particular 
product with the req uirements of the PPR.  
 
C.7 Payment for Transport and Testing of Market Samples  
 
 C.7.1  The cost for transport of samples  for verification  shall be borne by 
the Applicant at a computed cost and shall be supported with 
corresponding official receipts.  
 
 C.7.2    The cost for market sample verification testing shall be borne by 
the Applicant.   
 
C.8 Challenge Test  
 
C.8.1 An applicant who has  identified a  misrepresentation of the energy 
ratings  of a product model, as claimed by another applicant, after 
conducti ng a full and proper test ing of  the sample unit of the 
product model , in accordance with the standard test methods and 
tolerances provided in the PPRs, and may initiate a challenge : 
Provided That a formal report shall be submitted to DOE -EUMB 
which would i nclude, but shall not be limited to, the following:  
• Brand and Model  
• Test method used and corresponding test results  
• Specifications/name plate rating of test samples, including 
pictures  
• Date and P lace of Sampling  
• Date of Testing  
• Name and address of the Test ing Laboratory where the test 
was conducted  
 
C.8.2  If the DOE finds that the report constitutes substantial proof of 
non-compliance to the PPRs, the said brand and model shall be 
subjected to Verification  Testing: Provided That the following 
conditions sh all be followed:  
  
C.8.2.1  DOE -EUMB shall notify the challenged party that a party is 
challenging its claimed ratings.  Thus, sampling for 
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 the challenging party and the challenged party , whene ver 
possible . 
 
C.8.2.2  Both parties may witness the conduct of the testing upon  
request to EUMB . 
  
C.8.2.3  If the result of the challenge test is not in the favor of the 
challenged party , the challenged party  shall shoulder all costs 
in connection with or incidental to the challenge test and the 
appropriate procedure for the imposition of penalties for the 
said non -compliance shall be imposed.  The DOE -EUMB shall 
furnish a copy of the results of the challenge t est to DTI -BPS 
for its appropriate action in rel ation to the implementation of 
the Mandatory Product Certification Schemes, when  
applicable.   
  
C.8.2.4  If the result of the challenge test is in favor of the challenged 
party , all costs in connection with or  incidental to the 
challenge test shall be shoul dered by the challenging party . 
 
C.9 Retrieval  and disposal  of tested samples  
 
C.9.1  Applica nt shall retrieve the samples after the conduct of testing by 
DOE -LATD or a DOE -recognized testing laboratory within thirty 
(30) days upon the Applicant’s receipt o f the Notice of Retrieval. If 
not claimed within the prescribed period, samples will be deemed  
abandoned and will be subjected to disposal.  
 
C.9.2   If the test results show non -compliance with the requirements of 
the applicable standard, tested samples sh all be kept by the 
laboratory for ready reference within sixty (60) days after testing. 
Applicant may contest the test result within sixty (60) days upon the 
receipt of the said results. This provision shall be applicable to 
products that are not subjected  to destructive testing.  
 
D.  Enforcement  
 
D.1  In cases when any person or entity has committed any of the prohibited 
acts indicated in Section 8 of DC2020 -05-0015, the DOE shall follow the 
enforcement measures outlined in Section 14 of the said issuance .  
 
D.2 If, after observing the enforcement measures indicated in Sections 14.1 to 
14.4 of DC2020 -05-0015 , the applicant or establishment remains non -
compliant and fails to adhere  with the DOE -issued Order for N on-
Compliance , the DOE shall impose the follo wing administrative fines and 
penalties : 
 
Violation  Pena lties and Fines  (in Php)  
100,000  500,000  1,000,000  
Selling of non -
registered product    1st offense  
Removal, defacing, 
altering, absence of 
correct energy label of 
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 Failing to provide 
accurate information or 
provision of false or 
misleading energy 
information as required    1st offense  
Refusal to submit to 
on-site inspection  1st offense   2nd offense  
Refusal to cooperate 
(drawing of product 
samp les) during 
verification testing    1st offense  
Non-submission of 
annual reportorial 
requirements   1st offense  2nd offense  
 The imposition of the administrative fines and penalties stated above shall be on a 
“per product model” basis.   
 
D.3 The pertinent provisions of Department Circular No. DC2002 -07-004 or The 
Rules of Practice and Procedure before the DOE shall also be observed . 
 
D.4 Publication  of Compliance  
 
D.4.1 DOE shall publish the list of compliant products  at the DOE 
website, which shall be upda ted biannually . 
 
D.4.2  Non-compliant products shall be published at the DOE website 
within 72 hours from the date of issuance of the Order for N on-
Compliance and biannual in newspapers of wide  circulation, 
including the name of the Applicant or Retailer w ith the brand name 
and model to whom the violation applies and who failed to remedy 
the citation received from the DOE.  
 
D.4.3  The o utcome of the implementation of the PELP shall be included 
in the Annual Report of the DOE, highlighting the improvement in 
the compliance rate of Applicants and Retailers with the energy 
labeling requirements , as well as improvement in the energy 
efficien cy of products sold to consumers in the Philippines . 
 
III. COMPLIANCE MECHANISM  
 
A. Guidelines for Compliance  
 
Upon the notice of the availability of the product registration system for a covered 
ECP, the following guidelines shall apply:  
 
A.1 For Manufacturers, Importers and Distributors of ECPs   
 
A.1.1  Mandatory registration of all product models that are active in the 
market, including product mo dels present in the market prior to the 
implementation of the PELP.  
 
A.1.2  Retain  a copy of the electronic file of the DOE Energy Label issued 
by the DOE -EUMB for each registered product model.  
 
A.1.3  Provide a copy of the energy labels to their respective retailers for 
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A.1.4 Mandatory printing and attachment of the DOE Energy Labels on 
the visible side of the product itself or in its packaging, if the 
product’s area is too smal l for label attachment.  
 
A.2 For Dealers and Retailers of ECPs  
 
A.2.1  Retain  a copy of the issued DOE Energy Label for each product 
model being sold at their stores, which could be requested from 
their respective suppliers . Dealers and retailers shall  produce the 
label  in at least 14.8cm x 21cm size of print material, about half the 
size of an A4 paper , or larger if necessary,  for display near the 
product  and in an area visible to customers . 
  
A.2.1.1 For product models bearing the old energy label (prior to 
PELP), the copy of the old label shall be printed alongside 
the new energy label (as illustrated below) and posted on the 
product display, in an area most visible to customers.  
 
 
A.2.1.2 For product models without previously issued energy label, 
the ne w energy label shall be printed and posted on the 
product display, in an area most visible to customers.  
 
A.2.2 For online trade practices, online retailers are required to display 
the DOE Energy Label for a particular product model being sold 
using online  promotion and marketing activities.    
 
A.3  All manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers and retailers shall be 
required to display and/or exhibition of  the DOE E nergy Labels in all their 
publication s, including advertisements in newspapers, telev ision, social 
media, brochures,  leaflets , and in all online trading activities.  
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 A.4 The retailer shall serve as distributor and must apply for company 
registration and comply with the guidelines for 
manufacturers/importers/distributors in accordance to t he PELP 
Implementing Guidelines  for unregistered ECPs should said retailer wish to 
continue selling the said it em. 
 
B.  Availability of Product Registration System  
 
B.1 The DOE -EUMB shall make a public advisory at the DOE Website on the 
availability of th e online product registration and energy label issuance for a 
specific ECP in the PELP Online System.  
 
B.2 Manufacturers, Importers and Distributors should apply for product 
registration and request for energy labels for their respective ECPs within 
three (3) months  upon publication of the advisory.  
 
 
IV. OTHER PROVISIONS  
 
Effectivity.  This IG shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in at least two 
(2) newspapers of general circulation. Copies of this IG shall be filed with the Univers ity of 
the Philippines Law Center – Office of the National Administrative Register.  
 
Issued at Energy  Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.  
 
 
Approved by:  
 
 
 
PATRICK T. AQUINO, CESO III    
Director, Energy Utilization Management Bureau  
 
  
Appendix A:  
Application for Company Registration under the Philippine Energy Labeling 
Program for Energy Consuming Products  
 
Note to Applicant: This document is confidential when completed. If corrective actions needed for this 
application remain unresolved for one (1) week upon submission, it will be considered void.  
 
Date: ____________  
 
 
The Director          
Energy Utilization Management Bureau         
Department of Energy          
Energy Center, Rizal Drive          
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig          
1632 Manila  
 
 
Sir,         
         
In accordance with the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) Guidelines, 
promulgated pursuant to Republic Act No. 11285, we hereby apply our business in the 
registry of importers/manufacturers/distributors unde r the PELP for Energy Consuming 
Products.    
 
1. Name of Applicant Company:   
2. Office Address:   
  
3. Office Telephone and Fax No.:   
4. Office E -mail Address:   
5. Factory Address (if applicable)   
  
6. Tax Identification Number   Date of Issue:   
7. Name of Company President / 
General Manager   
8. Name of PELP Compliance 
Representative (PCR)   
9. Designation of PCR   
10. Telephone and Fax No. of PCR   
11. Email address of PCR   
          
    
We hereby submit the required documents (in English Language) listed below to support 
our application for the Philippine Energy Labeling Program for Energy Consuming Products:  
 
a. Certified True Copy of Certificate of Business Name Registration (for sole 
proprietorship) or Certified True Copy of Certificate of Registration and Articles  of 
Incorporation issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (for corporation/partnership) or Certificate of Registration from Cooperative 
Development Authority (for cooperative);     
b. Certified True Copy of Partnership Agreement specifying the name of  the Company's 
authorized representative/s issued by the Company President / General Manager / 
Board Secretary;  
c. Certified True Copy of Permit to Operate issued by the local government unit;  
d. Certified True Copy of Bureau of Internal Revenue Registration;  
e. Duly accomplished undertaking to abide the Terms and Conditions of PELP; and  
f. Letter of Authorization for PELP Compliance Representative  
    
Furthermore, we hereby agree to abide by all the Terms and Conditions thereof and all other 
rules and regulations, inc luding amendments thereto, prescribed in the PELP Guidelines.
         
 
      
Signature over Printed Name  
President / General Manager  
 
 
Subscribed and sworn to before me this _______ day of _______, 20 ____ affiant exhibiting to 
me his/her government -issued identification card no. ________________ issued at  __________ 
on ______________.  
         
     Notary Public: _______________________  
         
Doc No.            
Page No.            
Book No.            
Series of            
         
Note: If the applicant is a foreign entity, all documents submitted including this application shall be 
authenticated by the Philippine Embassy that covers the applicant.  
  Appendix B:  
Undertaking to Abide by the Terms and Conditions of the  
Philippine Energy Labeling Program  
 
 
I,     (Surname)           ,     (First Name, MI)       of       (Name of Company)      with                                
principal address at _________________________________ is duly authorized by 
this company and its Board of Directors / Partners through Board Resolution No. 
________ dated _____________, as attache d herein, to hereby undertake to abide 
by the following terms and conditions of the Philippine Energy Labeling Program 
(PELP) for the importation / manufacture / distribution of 
_________________________________________.     
  
1. We shall abide by the PELP Gui delines and orders which the EUMB issues in 
pursuant with its authority under the Law.  
 
2. We shall ensure that our certified product/s conform/s, at all times, to specific 
performance requirements pursuant to existing Philippine laws and regulations on 
quali ty management system  
 
3. We shall display our PELP -covered products with the appropriate DOE Energy 
Labels.  
 
4. We shall establish and maintain a system of addressing complaints filed by 
customers concerning the certified products and shall maintain records ther eof. The 
minimum information required would be: a) product/s covered by the complaint, b) 
Nature of the complaint, c) Corrective action/s done, d) Place of purchase.  
 
5. As part of the annual market verification, and whenever possible, samples of certified 
products shall be drawn from the market in coordination with our representatives. All 
expenses incurred during the drawing of samples from the market shall be 
shouldered by our company.  
 
6. We shall inform DOE, in writing, of any change/s in management, legal s tatus, 
identification file reference, authorization of compliance representative/s, number of 
the product, content related to energy labels (i.e., any change significantly affecting 
the product's performance and efficiency, business name, brand and/or othe r 
product literature, etc.)  within thirty calendar (30) days after the effectivity of such 
changes. Also, we will submit the requirements that need to be updated yearly (i.e. 
Business Permit).  
 
7. We shall pay the applicable fees and charges as billed or sti pulated by DOE.  
 
8. We shall comply with the PELP Guidelines, Republic Act 11285 and the EE&C -IRR 
on the use of Energy Labels  
 
Witnesseth my hand this ___________ of _______________ 20____ at _______________ .
     
   
 
    
Signature over Printed Name  
President / GM   
 
 Subscribed and sworn to before me this _______ day of _______, 20 ____ affiant 
exhibiting to me his/her government -issued identification card no. ________________ 
issued at _____________ on ______________.       
  
 
 
Doc No.       
Page No.      
Book No.      
Series of      
     
 
Note: If the applicant is a foreign entity, all documents submitted including this application shall be 
authenticated by the Philippine Embassy that covers the applicant   
 
  Appendix C : 
Authorization of PELP Compliance Representative (PCR) and PELP Assistant 
Compliance Representative (PACR)  
 
 
(Company Logo)  
 
 
 
(Date)  
 
 
The Director  
Energy Utilization Management Bureau  
Department of Energy  
Energy Center, Rizal Drive  
Bonifacio Global City , Taguig City  
 
 
Dear Director : 
 
This is to authorize Mr./Ms.________(Name)___________ , 
________(Designation)_______ , and Mr./Ms.________(Name)___________ , 
________(Designation)_______ , as the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) 
Compliance Representat ive (PCR) and PELP Assistant Compliance Representative 
(PACR) for _______ (Company name) _______  .  
 
As the PCR and PACR, they shall be authorized to register products under the PELP and 
to represent the company in matters related to PELP. Any data inputs ma de by the 
PCR/PACR relative to compliance with PELP, including payment, validation and 
coordination activities, shall be deemed authorized by the undersigned.  
 
Thank you.  
 
Sincerely,  
 
 
 
      (Signature)      _ 
(Name)  
(President/CEO/General Manager)Appendix D: 
Product Sales Inventory Report  
 
The Director  
Energy Utilization Management Bureau        
Department of Energy           
Energy Center, Rizal Drive           
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig           
1632 Manila             
            
Sir,            
            
In accordance with the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) Guidelines, promulgated 
pursuant to Republic Act No. 11285, we hereby submit our inventory of sales within the 
period of __________ to __________ *.   
  
Product  Year of 
Market 
Entry  Model 
No. No. of Units 
Imported /  
Manufactured*  Batch 
Serial 
No. DOE Control 
No. 
Name  Country 
of Origin  OEM       
              PPP-CCCC -
XXXXXX -
MMYY  
                
                
                
                
                
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
⃰ For first time registration, product inventory shall cover a maximum span of 24 months (if 
applicable) and DOE Control Numbers are not required.  
⃰ For companies operating less than 24 months, product inventory shall cover products sold 
from start of marketing/operation up to month of registration.  
⃰ For companies who have not engaged in local trading of products prior to registration, 
indicate N/A in all f ields.  
⃰ For the No. of units, please include all existing stocks, in transit and for order.  
Note to Applicant: This document shall be treated as confidential.  
        
Signature over Printed Name  
President / General Manager / PCR / PACR  Appendix E: 
Declaration of Generic Models  
 
  
The Director  
Energy Utilization Management Bureau        
Department of Energy          
Energy Center, Rizal Drive   
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig   
1632 Manila             
            
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Note to Applicant: This document shall be treated as confidential.  
 Base Model  Generic Model  Product Type  Specifications  
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
      
Signature over Printed Name  
President / General Manager / PCR / PACR                
 
                                                  
                                           
                                                                                            Republic of the Philippines  
         DEPARTMENT OF E NERGY  
                       Energy Uti lization Management Bureau  
 
Energy Center, Rizal Drive co r. 34th Street, Bonifacio Glo bal City,  
Taguig City, Phili ppines, 1 632 
Tel. No. (Trunkline) (632) 8479 -2900 
Website:  http://www.doe.gov .ph;  Email: doe.eumb @gmail.com  
  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  UKAS Certif icate No. SCUK001857Q /PAB Certific ate No. SCP000424Q   
 
Appendix F: 
Market Monitoring Sheet for Air Conditioners  
Region / Province: ___________________  
 
Name of Store:  _________________________  
Address:   _________________________  
Date:    _________________________  
Brand Name:   _________________________  
Model Num ber: _________________________  
 
Type:  ☐ Window  ☐ Split    ☐ Inverter   ☐ Non-Inverter  
 
Energy Label: ☐ Yes ☐ No 
 
Checklist  
1. Is the label in the right place?    ☐ Yes   ☐ No 
If "No", please specify where the label is located:  
________________________________________  
 
2.  Are all the required informat ion provided?  ☐ Yes   ☐ No 
    If "Yes", please provide the following information:  
________________________________________  
Star Rating:   ______________________  
Cooling Capacity:  ____ __________________  
Power Input:   ______________________  
Energy Consumpti on: ______________________  
Energy Efficiency:  ______________________  
Refrigerant:   ______________________  
Control No:   ______________________  
 
3. Is the overall design (color and layout) in accordance with the requirements?  
☐ Yes   ☐ No 
 
If "No", please spec ify: _________________  
 
Remarks:
 __________________ _________________________________________  
____________________________________________________________  
_________________________________________________ ___________  
 
 
 
 
 
 __________________
DOE Staff  ___________________
Head of Team  Prepared by:  Noted by:  Conformed by:  
____________________  
 Store Representative                
 
                                                  
                                           
                                                                                            Republic of the Philippines  
         DEPARTMENT OF E NERGY  
                       Energy Uti lization Management Bureau  
 
Energy Center, Rizal Drive co r. 34th Street, Bonif acio Glo bal City,  
Taguig City, Phili ppines, 1 632 
Tel. No. (Trunkline) (632) 8479 -2900 
Website:  http://www.doe.gov .ph;  Email: doe.eumb @gmail.com  
  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  UKAS Certif icate No. SCUK001857Q /PAB Certificate No. SCP000424Q   
 
Appendix G: 
Market Monitoring Sheet for Refrigerat ing Appliances  
Region / Province: ___________________  
 
Name of Store:  _________________________  
Address:   _________________________  
Date:    _________________________  
Brand Name:   _________________________  
Model Number:  _________________________  
 
Type: ☐ Single -Door ☐ Two-Door/Direct Cooling ☐ Frost -Free ☐ Inverter ☐ Non-Inverter  
 
Energy Label: ☐ Yes ☐No 
 
Checklist  
1. Is the label in the right place?    ☐ Yes   ☐ No 
If "No", please specify where the label is located:  
________________________________________  
  
2.  Are all the required information provided?  ☐ Yes   ☐ No 
    If "Yes", please provide the following information:  
________________________________________  
 
Star Rating:   ______________________  
Refrigerant:   ______________________  
Energy Consumption:  ____ ______ ____________  
Volume:   ______________________  
Energy Efficiency:  ______________________  
Freezing Capacity:  ______________________  
Control No:   ______________________  
 
3. Is the overall design (color and layout) in accordance with the requirements?  
☐Yes   ☐No 
 
If "No", please specify: _________________  
 
Remarks:
 ____________________________________________________________  
____________________________________________________________  
____________________________________________________________  
 
 
 
 
 
 ____________________  
DOE Staff  ____________________  
Head of Team  Prepared by:  Noted by:  Conformed by:  
____________________  
 Store Representative                
 
                                                  
                                           
                                                                                            Republic of the Philippines  
         DEPARTMENT OF E NERGY  
                       Energy Uti lization Management Bureau  
 
Energy Center, Rizal Drive co r. 34th Street, Bonifacio Glo bal City,  
Taguig City, Phili ppines, 1 632 
Tel. No. (Trunkline) (632) 8479 -2900 
Website:  http://www.doe.gov .ph;  Email: doe.eumb @gmail.com  
  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  UKAS Certif icate No. SCUK001857Q /PAB Certificate No. SCP000424Q   
 
Appendix H: 
Market Monitoring Sheet for Television Sets  
Region / Province: ___________________  
 
Name of Store:  _________________________  
Address:   _________________________  
Date:    _________________________  
 
Type of Product: ☐ CRT   ☐ LCD-CCFL   ☐ LCD-LED   ☐ PLASMA   ☐ OLED  
 
Energy Label: ☐ Yes ☐ No 
 
Checklist  
1. Is the label in the right place?    ☐ Yes   ☐ No 
If "No", please specify where the label is located:  
________________________________________  
 
2.  Are all the required information provided?  ☐ Yes   ☐ No 
    If "Yes", please provide the following information:  
________________________________________  
 
Star Rating:   ______________________  
Power Input:   ______________________  
Energy Consumption:  __________ ____________  
Energy Efficiency:  _____________________ _ 
Viewing Scree Size:  ______________________  
Control No:   ______________________  
 
3. Is the overall design (color and layout) in accordance with the requirements?  
☐Yes   ☐No 
 
If "No", please specify: _____ ____________  
 
Remarks:
 ____________________________________________________________  
____________________________________________________________  
____________________________________________________________  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ____________________  
DOE Staff  ____________________  
Head of Team  Prepared by:  Noted by:  Conformed by:  
____________________  
 Store Representative                
 
                                                  
                                           
                                                                                            Republic of the Philippines  
         DEPARTMENT OF E NERGY  
                       Energy Uti lization Management Bureau  
 
Energy Center, Rizal Drive co r. 34th Street, Bonifacio Glo bal City,  
Taguig City, Phili ppines, 1 632 
Tel. No. (Trunkline) (632) 8479 -2900 
Website:  http://www.doe.gov .ph;  Email: doe.eumb @gmail.com  
  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  UKAS Certif icate No. SCUK001857Q /PAB Certificate No. SCP000424Q   
 
Appendix I: 
Market Monitoring Sheet for Refrigerat ing Appliances  
Region / Province: ___________________  
 
Name of Store:  _________________________  
Address:   _________________________  
Date:    _________________________  
 
Type: ☐ Single -Door ☐ Two-Door/Direct C ooling ☐ Frost -Free ☐ Inverter ☐ Non-Inverter  
 
Energy Label: ☐ Yes ☐No 
 
Checklist  
1. Is the label in the right place?    ☐ Yes   ☐ No 
If "No", please specify where the label is located:  
________________________________________  
  
2.  Are all the required informati on provided?  ☐ Yes   ☐ No 
    If "Yes", please provide the following information:  
________________________________________  
 
Star Rating:   ______________________  
Refrigerant:   ______________________  
Energy Consumption:  __________ ____________  
Volume:   _____ _________________  
Energy Efficiency:  ______________________  
Freezing Capacity:  ______________________  
Control No:   ______________________  
 
3. Is the overall design (color and layout) in accordance with the requirements?  
☐Yes   ☐No 
 
If "No", please specify: _ ________________  
 
Remarks:
 ____________________________________________________________  
____________________________________________________________  
____________________________________________________________  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ____________________  
DOE St aff ____________________  
Head of Team  Prepared by:  Noted by:  Conformed by:  
____________________  
 Store Representative                
 
                                                  
                                           
                                                                                            Republic of the Philippines  
         DEPARTMENT OF E NERGY  
                       Energy Uti lization Management Bureau  
 
Energy Center, Rizal Drive co r. 34th Street, Bonifacio Glo bal City,  
Taguig City,  Philippines, 1 632 
Tel. No. (Trunkline) (632) 8479 -2900 
Website:  http://www.doe.gov .ph;  Email: doe.eumb @gmail.com  
  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  UKAS Certif icate No. SCUK001857Q /PAB Certificate No. SCP000424Q   
 
Appendix J: 
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF DRAWN SAMPLES  
 
In accordance with the Philippine Energy Labeling Program (PELP) Guidelines, 
promulgated pursuant to Republic Act No. 11285, we hereby acknowledge the authority of 
the Department of Energy and its representativ es to draw the products listed below for the 
purpose of Verification Testing under the said program. The samples drawn shall be 
replaced.  
 
The DOE Representatives shall be in proper DOE Field Uniforms and shall pre sent their 
IDs to the retailer prior to th e conduct of product sampling.  
 
Note: Replacement of drawn products shall be coordinated by the brand owner to the retailer  
 
Product Type  Brand  
  
  
  
 
Date of Issuance:  _______________________  
Note: This document is valid within 2 weeks from the date of issuance  
 
Sampling Location:  ___________________________________________  
Authorized by:  ____________________________  
                  (Signature over Printed Name)  
Position:   ____________________________  
Contact Details:  _________________________ ___ 
 
TO BE FILLED -UP DURING SAMPLING ACTIVITY  
 
Actual Samples Drawn : 
Type  Model No.  Brand  Quantity  DOE Control No.  
     
     
     
     
 
Date of Sampling:  ___________________  
 
Members of DOE Monitoring Team:  ___________________________  
     _________ __________________  
     ___________________________  
     ___________________________  
     ___________________________  
 
Store / Retailer Representative: ______________________________  
     (Signature over Printed Name)