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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  UKAS Certificate No. SCUK001857Q /PAB Certific ate No. SCP000424Q   
 
Republic of the Philippines  
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY  
Energy Utilization Management Bureau  
 
 
 
 
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING PROGRAM 
FOR TELEVISION SETS   
2023 , 1st Edition  (DRAFT)  
 
Pursuant to Sections 5 and 9 of Department Circular No. 2020 -06-0015, as amended, 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 for Television Sets , 
including the Particular Product Requirements (PPR) and Code of Practice (COPE) are hereby 
issued for the information and guidance of all those concerned and for compliance by all 
manufacturers, importers, distributors, dealers, retailers , and other key stakeholders.  
 
1. Particular Product Requirement for Television Sets . The PPR provides the 
requirements for television  sets and other relevant information.  
 
1.1 Scope  
 
This PPR covers all  television sets . 
 
1.2 Definition of Terms  
 
For th e purpose of this  PPR, the following definitions  shall apply:  
 
Applicants  - refer to manufacturers, importers, distributors, or dealers.  
 
Base Model / Type  - a product model whose main component and other design 
components are distinct as to voltage rating, power input, frequency, light output, etc.  
 
Decision Rule - rule that describes how measurement uncertainty is accounted for 
when stating conformity with specified requirements.  
 
Emergency Warning Broadcast System (EWBS) – a system that shall be activated 
to alert and guide the public of an impending or ongoing emergency situation by 
delivering warning information through an audible sound.  
 
Energy Efficiency Factor (EEF) – refers to the ratio of the viewing screen area or the 
luminous area in square meters to the total energy consumption in kWh.  The 
methodology for energy consumption measurement shall follow PNS IEC 62087 as 
provided in 1.3.  
 
Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR) - product’s star rating, which is 
based on the EEF and is indicated  on the energy label.  
 
Energy Efficiency Rating - as indicated in the energy label  pertains to the rated EEF 
of television  sets. 
 
Generic Models  - refer to a range of models similar to  the base model where all have 
the same major physical characteristics, construction, system design and other 
performance characteristics.  
 
  
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 Luminous Area – refers to the measured viewing screen area determined by the 
height  multip lied by the width of the luminous area with white level video signal. The 
unit is express ed in (m2).  
 
Standby Power – refers to the electrical power consumed by the equipment during 
its standb y mode -passive.  
 
Television Set - an appliance for the display and possible reception of television 
broadcast and similar services for terrestrial, cable, satellite and broadband network 
transmission of analogue and/or digital signals.  
 
Tuner – refers to the input terminals to which a radio receiver can be connected.  
 
Viewing Screen Size – refers to the nominal diagonal straight distance from one 
corner to the opposite corner of the viewing screen .  
 
1.3 Normative Reference s 
 
The television sets covered under this PPR shall be tested, as applicable, according, 
but not limited to the following standards and their future amendments:  
 
PNS IEC 62087  – “Methods of Measurement for the power consumption of audio, 
video and related equipment”  contains provisions, which reference in this text  that 
form part of this national standard. At the time of publication of this standard, the 
edition indicated was valid.  
 
PNS 378  - “Television Receivers and Video Monitors – Viewing Screen Dimensions – 
Methods of Measurement”  
 
PNS IEC 62301 - “Standby Power Measurement”  
 
Considering the regular updating of the standards, the latest edition of the PNS shall 
be used as reference. It is understood that future amendments of the PNS indicated 
in this PPR shall be applied after its effectivity . A transition period coinciding  with the 
transition period indicated in the PNS  shall be provided to give ample time for all 
stakeholders to adjust and conform to the new requirements, if any.   
 
1.4 Code of Practice on Energy Labeling of Products  
 
Pursuant to Section 15 of the EEC Act, the COPE is calculated as follows:  
 
1.4.1  The Television  Sets Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR) or the star 
rating indicated in the DOE Energy Label is based on the Energy Efficiency 
Factor (EEF), which is calculated as follows:  
 
Energy Efficiency Factor (EEF) =  View ing screen area or luminous Area ( m2)
Total Energy Consumption (kWh) 
 
The EEPR indicated  in the DOE Energy Label shall correspond to the EEF 
value shown in the product test report during product registration. The EEPR 
shall be adjusted accordingly (as needed) once the product has undergone 
verification testing.  
 
1.4.2  For the estimation of monthly energy kilowatt -hour (kWh) consumption 
(based on a specified hour of daily usage), as shown in the DOE Energy Label, 
the calculation is as follows:   
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Monthly kWh Consumption = Power Consumption (kW) x Daily Operati ng 
Hours  x 30 days  
Where:  
 
Power Consumption  is the determined electrical power required by the 
equipment to   operate normally and is expressed in kilowatts (kW)  
 
Daily Operating Hour  is the assumed length of time that the equipment is 
operated in a day and is expressed in hours. With regards to the DOE Energy 
Label, this parameter is assumed to be nine (9) hours.  
 
1.4.3  For the estimation of monthly electricity cost , the calculation is as follows:  
 
Monthly Electricity Cost = Monthly kWh Consumption x Electricity Price  
 
Where:  
 
Electricity Price  is the prevailing peso per kWh, as indicated in the electricity 
bill issued by an electric power distribution company.  
 
1.4.4  For the estimation of monthly Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission  due to 
monthly electricity consumption, the calculation is as follows:  
Monthly GHG emission = Monthly kWh Consumption x Emission Factor  
 
Where:  
 
Emission Factor  is the Simple Operating Margin (OM) Emission Factor 
derived using the power grid statistics and is available in the DOE Website.  
 
Note: The unit of the calculated GHG emission shall be in kg CO 2 per kWh . 
 
1.5 Minimum Energy Performance  
 
1.5.1  EEF shall not be lower than 4.5.  
 
1.5.2  For television sets  with screen size up to 60 inches  (1,524mm) , the standby 
power shall not be more than 0.70 watt.  
 
1.5.3  For television sets with screen size greater than 60 inches  (1,524mm) , the 
standby power shall not be more than 1.0 watt.  
Note s:   
1. Standby power shall be rounded -off to the nearest 0.01 watt.  
2. Calculated EEF shall be rounded -off to the nearest 0.1.  
3. The rules of rounding -off shall be followed.  
4. Verdict shall be based on the rounded -off value.  
5. The MEP shall be subjected for review and upgrading every three (3) years or earlier 
as necessary.  
 
1.5.4  Television sets manufactured and assembled  outside the Philippines must 
meet the  MEP requiremen t of the  country of origin , as may be applicable.  
 
1.6 Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR) for Television Sets  
 
1.6.1   Television sets shall be classified based on the rated EEF of the product.   
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1.6.2  The classification shall be represented by stars with one star indicating  the 
lowest range of EEF while five stars shall represent the highest range of EEF.  
 
1.6.3   The rated EEF of Television Sets shall be classified in Table 1.  
 
Table 1. Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR) for Television Sets 
 
Energy Efficiency Factor (EEF)  
EEPR  Range  
One Star  4.5 to 6.6  
Two Star 6.7 to 8.8  
Three Star  8.9 to 11  
Four Star  11.1 to 13.2  
Five Star  13.3 and above  
 
1.7 Tolerances  
 
The following tolerances shall apply:  
 
1.7.1  The measured standby power shall not be more than 110% of the rated 
standby power of the test sample . 
 
Note:  
1. Measured standby power shall be rounded -off to the nearest 0.01 watt. The rules of 
rounding -off shall be followed.  
2. The measured standby power shall be rounded -off first before determining the 
tolerance.  
3. Verdict shall be based on the rounded -off value.  
 
1.7.2  The measured EEF shall not be less than 90% of the rated EEF of the test 
sample.  
Note:  
1. Measured EEF shall be rounded -off to the nearest 0.1 m2/kWh. The rules of rounding -
off shall be followed.  
2. Verdict shall be based on the rounded -off value.  
3. The rated EEF shall be mathematically consistent.  
  
1.7.3  The measured energy consumption shall not be more than 110% of the rated 
energy consumption of the test sample.  
Note:  
1. Measured energy consumption shall be rounded -off to the nearest 0.001kWh. The 
rules of rounding -off shall be followed.  
2. Decision shall be based on the rounded -off value.  
 
1.7.4  The measured viewing screen size shall not be less than 99% of the rated 
viewing screen size of the test sample.  
 
 Note: Decision shall be made after rounding -off the percentage value to whole number.  
 
2. Product Verification Testing  
 
All general technical provisions in the Guidelines shall apply, including the following:  
 
 
 
  
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 2.1 Sampling Method for Verification Testing  
 
A unit of base model or its generic model shall be randomly taken from the sampling 
location.  
 
Note: If a model (either base or generic) has been verified, the result of the test shall apply to all the base 
or generic models declared for that model.  
 
2.2 Specific Guidelines on the Conduct of Verification  Testing  
 
2.2.1  Test methods to verify conformity to the claimed information in the label shall 
be as specified in Section  1.3. 
 
2.2.2  Test method for measuring viewing screen size shall be in accordance with 
PNS 37 8. For curved display s which are  not yet covered by the current version 
of PNS 378, measurement shall be done along the arc of the display.  
 
2.2.3  The luminous area shall be determined by multiplying the measured width and 
the measured height using a white  level video  signal through radio frequency 
(RF) or baseband input. Measurements are in millimeters (mm). However, the 
final result of the luminous area should be in square meters (m2) rounded -off 
to the nearest 0.001 m2.  
 
2.2.4  Samples shall be tested at a standard test voltage of 230V ∿± 1%, 60Hz ±1%.  
 
2.2.5  Television Sets  must be reset to Default Setting. Features such as Auto Power 
Down/Power Saving and Auto Brightness shall be turned off if they are in the 
Default Setting originally set by the manufacturers.  
 
2.2.6  The picture level setting, if it exists, shall be as originally set as that of the 
manufacturer/importer. In case a setting mode must be chosen on initial 
activation, the picture setting is referred to as “standard mode” or equivalent. 
In the case that no “standard mode” or equivalent exists, the first mode listed 
in the on -screen menu shall be selected.  
 
2.2.7  Power consumption test methods shall be in accordance with On -mode power 
consumption using dynamic  broadcast  according to the normative reference. 
The measurements shall be performed after the television sets  has achieved 
a stable condition with respect to power consumption. The measurement shall 
be the average power consumed over ten consecutive minutes.  
 
2.2.8  Where present, the volume control of the test sample shall be adjusted to 10% 
level of its maximum value based on its screen volume display.  
 
2.2.9  The ambient temperature in all tests shall be maintained at 23oC ± 5oC. 
 
2.2.10  Measurement  of standby power shall be as specified in PNS IEC 62301.  
 
2.2.11  The verification testing shall be conducted by the DOE -Lighting  and Appliance 
Testing Division or a DOE -Recognized Testing Laboratory.  
 
2.2.12  Conformance shall be evaluated according to the cases shown in Table 1:  
 
 
 
  
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 Table 1. Conformance Requirements  
CASE CONDITION  1st  
SAMPLING  2nd  
SAMPLING  3rd  
SAMPLING  CONFORMANCE  
Case 1  Passed  Not Applicable  Not Applicable  Passed  
Case 2  Failed  Passed  Passed  Passed  
Case 3  Failed  Passed  Failed  Failed  
Case 4  Failed  Failed  Not Applicable  Failed  
  
 Note:  
                               1.   Applies both for  MEP,  tolerances,  and Standby Power Requirement.  
                               2. Replacement of defective units shall be allowed up to three (3) times only. If the unit is still  
defective after the 3rd replacement, the testing shall be considered as failed.  
 
Table 2. Conformance Evaluation Matrix  
 
Legend: F – Fail, P - Pass, FCA - For Corrective Action on claims according to 
Guidelines  
 
Note:  
        1.  The table above will depend on the Applicant’s declaration.  
        2.  Applies both for  MEP, tolerance s, and Standby Power Requirement.  
  3.  Replacement of defective units (that cannot be properly tested) shall be allowed up to three 
(3) times only. If the unit is still defective after the 3rd replacement, the testing shall be 
considered as failed.  
 
2.2.13  In cases where a measured value falls within the guard band, as defined in this 
IG, the DOE - RTL that conducted the test shall be responsible for issuing the 
final verdict. The final verdict shall be in accordance with Annex A: Guidelines 
on the Decision Rule  of this IG to account for measurement uncertainty.   
 
2.3 Presentation of Results  
 
The MEP, tolerances and standby power requirement shall apply the following:  
 
2.3.1  Measured or calculated parameter shall be rounded -off first before determining 
the tolerance. The rules of rounding off shall be followed.  
 
2.3.2  Percentage value shall be rounded off to whole number.  
 
2.3.3  Verdict shall be based on the rounded off value.  
 
 
 
 
 Case 
Condition  Energy 
Efficiency  Power 
Consumption  Viewing 
Screen 
Dimension  Standby 
Power  Final 
Verdict  Remarks 
FCA 
Case 1  P P P P P  
Case 2  P P P F F  
Case 3  P P F P F FCA 
Case 4  P F P P F FCA 
Case 5  F P P P F FCA  
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 2.4 Correction of Performance Ratings  
 
2.4.1  Applicant has the option to downgrade/upgrade the claimed ratings to comply 
with the requirements of the standard based on the result of the performance 
test. 
 
2.4.2  New claims shall conform to the tolerances specified in Section 1. 7. 
 
2.5 Inspection of Generic Models  
 
2.5.1  A model will not be considered generic if there is a difference  in nameplate 
rating, type of display, power supply and viewing screen size dimension.  
 
2.5.2  In case of doubt, DOE -EPRED shall require the inspected units to be subjected 
to performance testing.  
 
3. Specifications and Dimensions of the Energy Label  
 
3.1 Energy Label Design  
 
3.1.1  The dimension shall not be less than 110 mm (width) x 150 mm (height) .  The 
product on sale shall have the energy label affixed at the front of the units  or 
wherever it is more visible.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 3.2 Presentation of Energy Label  
 
 
 
4. Television Sets  Product Registration.  Only registered companies can proceed to the 
PELP  System  Online Product Registration -per model , and applicable to both 
manufactured and imported institutional products , using the Product Registration Form – 
Television Sets , as shown below and  available online . 
 
4.1 Product Registration Form – Television Sets  
 
The Product Registration Form (as shown below) should serve as a reference for 
applicants in determining the parameters required by DOE during product registration. 
Furthermore, the test report must, at least, contain the performance parameters 
required wi thin the said form and should be based on the normative references stated 
in Section  1.3.      
 
Product Test Report Details  
Name of Testing Laboratory   
Country of Testing Laboratory   
ISO 17025 Accreditation Body   
Accreditation Membership/Affiliation   
Laboratory Report Issuance Date   
Accreditation Certificate Expiration Date   
Product Details  Television Sets  
Product Category  Information, Communication and 
Technology Equipment  
Product  Television Sets  
Type of Display  ☐ Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)  
☐ Light -Emitting Diode (LED) -backlit LCD 
☐ Quantum -LED (QLED) -backlit LCD  
☐ Organic Light -Emitting Diode (OLED)  
Model Type  ☐ Base   
☐ Generic  
Brand Name   
Model Number/Code   
 
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 Product Name   
Year Model   
Country of Origin   
Original Equipment Manufacturer   
Product Performance Specification  
Viewing Screen Size (inches)   
Viewing Screen Size (mm)   
Power Consumption ( kW)  
Luminous Area (m2)  
Energy Consumption (kWh)   
Energy Efficiency Factor (EEF)   
Stand -by Power Rating (W)   
Voltage (V)   
Frequency (Hz)   
Display Resolution   
Display Configuration  ☐ Flat 
☐ Curved  
Type of Panel  ☐ Twisted Nematic (TN)  
☐ Vertical Alignment (VA)  
☐ In-Plane Switching (IPS)  
☐ Others: (Please specify)  
Other Technical Parameters    
 
Note s:  
a. No. of samples tested for product registration purposes will be up to the Applicant.   
b. The validity of the test report for the purpose of initial registration shall be one (1) year from the date 
of issuance .   
 
5. Effectivity.  This IG shall take effect fifteen (15) days following its publication in at least 
two (2) newspapers of general circulation  or the Official Gazette . Copies of this IG shall be 
filed with the University of the Philippines Law Center – Office of the National 
Administrative Register.  
 
 
Issued at Energy Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.  
 
 
 
 
PATRICK T. AQUINO, CESO III    
Director, Energy Utilization Management Bureau  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
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 ANNEX A  
GUIDELINES ON DECISION RULE  
 
This document will provide the decision rule that will be used to account for measurement 
uncertainty, based on ILAC -G8:09/2019.  
 
 
Definition of Terms:  
 
Acceptance Interval  - interval of permissible measured quantity values.  
 
Acceptance Limit (AL)  - specified upper or lower bound of permissible measured 
quantity values.  
 
Guard Band (w)  – interval between a tolerance limit (TL) and a corresponding 
acceptance limit (AL) where length w = |TL – AL|. 
 
Measured Quantity  Value  - quantity value representing a measured result.  
 
Specific Risk - is the probability that an accepted item is non -conforming, or that a 
rejected item does conform. This risk is based on measurements of a single item.  
 
Tolerance  Interval / Specification Interval  - interval of permissible values of property.  
 
Tolerance Limit (TL) / Specification Limit - specified upper or lower bound of 
permissible values of a property.  
 
 
Decision Rule  
 
A Binary decision rule is when the result is limited to two choices (pass or fail). As explained 
below, the declaration of conformity is binary acceptance.  
 
 Binary Acceptance based on Guard Band  
 
 The decisions are based on guard banded acceptance limits. The acceptance limits, AL = TL 
– w, where U is the expanded measurement uncertainty or equivalent to w. The estimate of the 
measurand is assumed to have a normal probability  distribution and specific risk is used for the 
risk calculation. In this case, the risk of accepted items to  be outside the tolerance limit is less 
than or equal to 2.5%.  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Statements of Conformity are reported as follows:  
• Pass – acceptance based on guard band; the measurement result being below the 
acceptance limit, AL = TL – w.  
Fail – rejection based on guard band; if the measurement result is above the 
acceptance limit, AL = TL – w