Republic of the Philippines  
 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY  
 
 
 
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DEPARTMENT  CIRCULAR  NO. _____________  
 
REVI SING THE  MINIMUM ENERGY PERFORMANCE FOR PRODUCTS (MEPP) 
COVERED BY THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY  LABELING PROGRAM  (PELP) FOR  
COMPLIANCE OF IMPORTERS , MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS , 
DEALERS , AND RETAILERS OF ENERGY CONSUMING PRODUCTS  
 
 
WHEREAS , Section 2 of R epublic Act  No. 7638 , as amended or otherwise known as  
the “Department of Energy (DOE) Act of 1992”  state s that it is the policy of the State 
to ensure a continuous, adequate, reliable, and economic supply of energy through, 
among others, judicious conservation, renewal, and efficient utilization of energy, to 
keep pace with the country’s growth and economic development;  
 
WHEREAS , Republic Act No. 11285 otherwise known as  the “Energy Efficiency and 
Conservation (EEC) Act”  declares t he policy direction of the government in terms of 
energy efficiency, conservation, sufficiency , and sustainability in the country;  
 
WHEREAS , pursuant to the EEC Act, the DOE, in consultation with concerned 
government agencies and entities, local government units, commercial, industrial, and 
transport sectors and other relevant stakeholders, issued, adopted, and promulgated 
Department Circular N o. (DC) DC2019 -11-0014 or the EEC Act – Implementing Rules 
and Regulations (EEC -IRR); 
 
WHEREAS , Section 5 of the EEC Act provides that the DOE shall be the lead agency 
in the implementation of the EEC Act with the responsibility for the planning, 
formulation, development, implementation, enforcement, and monitoring of energy 
management policies and o ther related EEC plans and programs ; 
 
WHEREAS , Rule XII . Energy Efficiency Rating and Labeling Requirements of EEC -
IRR mandates the following : 
 
Section 58. Energy Efficiency Rating and Labeling System   
Section 59. Energy Efficiency Rating and Labeling for Products and Equipment  
Section 6 1. Examination, Testing and Verification  
 
WHEREAS , Rule XVII of the EEC-IRR enumerated the prohibited acts and 
enforcement methods, administrative and criminal liabilities;  
 
WHEREAS , Section 8 of DC2020 -06-0016 or the MEPP Guidelines provides for the 
review of the MEPP  and MEPP -covered ECPs listed in Annex A. Table of MEPP  as 
indicated in Section 9 of the MEPP Guidelines every three (3) years ; 
 
WHEREAS , pursuant to Section 8 of DC2020 -06-0015 or the PELP Guidelines, as 
amended by DC2022 -11-0035, the Technical Working Group reviewed the MEPP and  
 
 
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 MEPP -covered ECPs , and said output was for  revision and expansion  is being 
endorsed by  the Energy Utilization Management Bureau  for approval of the DOE 
Secretary ; 
 
WHEREAS , conservation and efficient utilization of energy are among the major 
strategies of the Government to realize energy self -sufficiency and reduce 
environmental impacts of energy generation and utilization as instituted in the 
Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) and  DC2023 -05-0018 or the National Energy Efficiency 
and Conservation Program (NEECP);   
 
WHEREAS , the DOE conducted public consultations attended by various 
stakeholders to present the draft Department Circular and to consolidate inputs from 
stakeholders in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao; and  
 
WHEREAS , the mandatory implementation of the MEPP will lead to, among others, 
the empowerment of consumers in choosing energy efficient products at the point of 
sale, realization of energy savings and reduction of energy consumption/bills through 
the use of energy efficient products, elimination of inefficient ones in the market and 
reduction of greenhouse gas emission.  
 
NOW, THEREFORE ,  for and in consideration of all the foregoing  premises  and 
pursuant to its mandate under the EEC Act and   EEC-IRR, the DOE hereby orders the 
following : 
 
Section 1 . Amendments to the MEPP Guidelines . The following provisions are 
hereby amended as follows:  
 
1.1 Section 8 is hereby amended to read:  
 
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The MEPP shall be reviewed by the members of the Technical Working 
Groups (TWG) of the PELP, pursuant to Section 10 of the PELP 
Guidelines, every three (3) years or sooner when warranted.  
 
The output of the TWG on the MEPP shall be for approval of the EUMB: 
Provided, That any expansion of covered ECPs will be endorsed by 
EUMB for approval of the DOE Secretary.  
 
The adjustment of MEPP shall always be directed towards an increase 
in energy efficiency or improvement in energy performance.  
 
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1.2 Section 9 is hereby amended to read:  
 
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 For the effective implementation, MEPP -covered ECPs shall ensure 
compliance with the prescribed MEPP in Annex A. Table of MEPP: 
Provided That , imported ECPs shall comply with the MEPP of the 
country of origin whenever it is higher or more energy efficient than what 
is prescribed under this Department Circular.   
 
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1.3 Section 11 is hereby amended to read:  
 
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Upon the determination that any person or entity has committed any of 
the prohibited acts in Section 7 of this Department Circular, the DOE 
may issue an order for the imposition of the administrative fines and 
penalties in accordance with Annex B. Schedule  of Penalties and Fines. 
The imposition of administrative fines and penalties is without prejudice 
to the institution of criminal liabilities for violations under the EEC Act, 
EEC-IRR, and this Department Circular.  
 
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Section  2. Repealing Clause . The provisions of other circulars, orders, issuances, 
rules , and regulations, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Department 
Circular are  hereby repealed, amended, modified , or superseded accordingly . 
 
Section 3. Separability Clause . If for any reason, any section or provision of this 
Department Circular  is declared unconstitutional or invalid, such parts not affected 
shall remain in full force and effect.  
 
Section  4. Effectivity . This Department Circular  shall take effect fifteen (15) days 
following its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of general circulation. Copies 
of this Department Circular shall be filed with the University of the Philippines Law 
Center - Office of the National Administrative Register.  
 
Issue d at Energy Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.  
 
        
 
          
            RAPHAEL P. M. LOTILLA  
                            Secretary