Republic of the Philippines  
         DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY  
                       Energy Utilization Management Bureau  
 
Energy Center, Rizal Drive cor. 34th Street, Bonifacio Global City,  
Taguig City, Philippines, 1632  
Tel. No. (Trunkline) (632) 8479 -2900  
Website:  http://www.doe.gov.ph ;  Email: doe.eumb@gmail.com  
  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  UKAS Certificate No. SCUK001857Q /PAB Certific ate No. SCP000424Q   
 
 
IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES OF THE PHILIPPINE ENERGY LABELING PROGRAM 
FOR TELEVISION  SETS 
 
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 for Television Sets, including the 
Particular Product Requirements (PPR) and Code o f 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 Televisions  Sets .  
 
The PPR for Television  Sets provides the requirements for Television  Sets and other 
relevant information . 
 
1.1 Scope  
 
This PPR covers Television sets with screen size up to 1, 524 mm (60 inches) and 
has a tuner.  
 
1.2 Definition of Terms  
 
For th e purpose of this  PPR, the following definitions  shall apply:  
  
   Applicants  – refers to Manufacturers / Importers / Distributors / Dealers  
 
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. 
 
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.  
 
EEF = viewing screen size (m2) / total energy consumption (kWh)  
 
Methodology for energy consumption measurement shall follow PNS IEC 62087 
as stated in 1.3.  
 
Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR) - product’s star rating, which 
is based on the EEF and is stated on the energy label.  
 
Energy Efficiency Rating - as indicated in the energy label  pertains to the rated 
EEF of Television sets.  
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 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.  
 
Luminous Area – refers to the measured viewing screen area determined by 
the length multiply by width of the luminous area with white pattern video input 
signal. The unit express in m2.  
 
Television Sets - 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.  
 
1.3 Normative Reference  
 
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 through 
reference in this text 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”  
 
IEC 62301 - “Standby Power Measurement”  
 
Considering the regular updating of 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 promulgation. A transition period of one (1) year 
shall be provided to give ample time to all stakeholders to adjust and con form to the 
new requirements, if any.  
       
1.4 Sampling Method for Verification Testing  
 
1.4.1   A unit of base model or its generic model shall be randomly taken from the 
sampling location.  
 
1.5 S pecific Guidelines on the Conduct of Verification  
 
1.5.1    Test methods to verify conformity to the claimed information in the label  shall 
be as specified in 1.3. 
 
1.5.2   Test method for measuring viewing screen size shall be in accordance with 
1.3.  
 
1.5.3   The luminous area shall be determined by multiplying the measured width  
and the measured height using a white pattern 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. 
 
1.5.4    Samples shall be tested at a standard test voltage of 230V~ +1%, 60Hz +1%. 
1.5.5   Television  sets must be reset to default settings, Home mode or the “Out -of-
the-box” mode. The picture level settings, if it exists, shall be as originally set PELP – IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES FOR TELEVISION                                                             Page 3 of 8 
 as that of the manufacturer / importer. Other features such as Power Saving 
and Auto Brightness shall be t urned off.  
 
1.5.6 Power consumption test methods shall be in accordance with P o_broadcast: 
On (average) mode power consumption using dynamic broadcast content 
video signal  according to the normative reference. The measurements shall 
be performed after the television set has achieved a stable condition with 
respect to power consumption. The full duration of the dynamic broadcast -
content video signal issued for measuring TV p ower consumption when the 
television is used for viewing typical broadcast TV content. The measurement 
shall be the average  power consumed over ten consecutive minutes.  
 
1.5.7   Measurement of standby power shall be as specified in 1.3. 
 
1.5.8   The ambient temperature in all tests shall be maintained at 23 °C ± 5. 
 
1.5.9 The verification testing shall be conducted by DOE -LATD or a DOE -  
recognized testing laboratory.  
 
1.5.10 Conformance shall be evaluated according to the cases shown in Table 1:  
 
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 tolerances and MEPP.  
                               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 tolerance and MEPP  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 
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    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 af ter the 3rd 
replacement, the testing shall be considered as failed.  
 
1.6 Inspection of Generic Models  
 
1.6.1   There is a difference  in nameplate rating, type of display, power supply and 
viewing screen size dimension.  
1.6.2 In case of doubt, DOE -EPRED shall require the inspected units to be 
subjected to performance testing . 
  
 1.7 Minimum Energy Performance  
 
1.7.1   The measured standby power of the television sets shall not be more   than 
1.0 watt.  
Note:    
1. Measured standby power shall be rounded -off to the nearest 0.1 watt. The 
rules of rounding -off shall be followed.  
2. Verdict shall be based on the rounded -off value.  
3. MEPP shall be subjected for review and upgrading every three (3) years or 
earlier as necessary.  
4. There will be no MEPP for television sets with EWBS feature.  
 
1.8 Tolerances  
 
The following tolerances shall apply:  
 
1.8.1 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 0.1 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.  
 
1.8.2 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.  
 
1.8.3 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.  
3. MEPP shall be subjected for review and upgrading every three (3) years or 
earlier as necessary.  
 
1.8.4 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.  PELP – IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES FOR TELEVISION                                                             Page 5 of 8 
  
1.9  Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR) for Television Sets  
  
1.9.1 Television sets shall be classified based on rated EEF of the product.  
 
1.9.2 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.  
 
1.9.3 The rated EEF of Television sets shall be classified in Table 3.  
 
Table 3. Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR) for Television sets  
Energy Efficiency Factor (EEF)  
EEPR  Range  
One Star  1.9 and below  
Two Star  2 to 4.9  
Three Star  5 to 7.9  
Four Star  8 to 9.9  
Five Star  10 and above  
 
1.10   Specifications and Dimensions of the Energy Label  
 
 
 
1.10.1 Applicants shall place the energy label at the front of the unit for sale.  
 
 
 
 
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 1.11   Presentation of Energy Labels  
 
 
 
1.12   Correction of Performance Ratings  
 
 1.12.1 Applicant has the option to downgrade the claimed ratings to comply with  
the requirements of the standard based on the result of verification test.   
 
   1.12.2 New claims shall conform to the tolerances specified in 1.8. 
 
 2. Code of Practice on Energy Labeling of Products. Pursuant to Section 15 of the  EEC 
Act, the COPE is calculated as follows : 
 
2.1. The Television Energy Efficiency Performance Rating (EEPR) or the star rating 
shown in the DOE Energy Label is based on the Energy Efficiency Factor (EEF) , 
which is calculated as follows:  
 
                                                                        Viewing screen area or luminous area (m2)   
        Energy Efficiency Factor (EEF)   =      _____________________________________                          
  
                                                                          Total energy consumption (kWh)  
 
The EEPR reflected on 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.  
 
2.2. For the estimation of monthly energy kWh consumption  (based on a specified     
hour of daily usage), as shown in the DOE Energy Label, the calculation is as 
follows:  
 
Monthly kWh Consumption = Power Input x Daily Operating Hours x 30   
 
 Where:  
Power Input  is the determined electrical power required by the equipment to   
operate normally and is expressed in kilowatts (kW)  
 
Operating Hours  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 9 hours.  
 
 
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 2.3 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.   
 
2.4 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.   
   
The unit of the calculated GHG emission shall be in kg CO 2. 
 
3. Television Sets Product Registration.  Only registered companies can proceed to the 
per-model PELP Online Product Registration applicable to both manufactured and 
imported institutional products  using the Product Registration Form – Television  Sets as 
shown below and  available online . 
 
Product Registration Form – Television Sets  
Product  Television Sets  
Particular Product  ☐ Cathode -Ray Tube (CRT)  
☐ Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)  
☐ Light -Emitting Diode (LED)  
☐ Organic Light -Emitting Diode (OLED)  
 
Brand Name   
Model Number/Code   
Year Model   
Country of Origin   
Original Equipment 
Manufacturer   
Is the product generic to a base 
model?  ☐ Yes ☐ No 
Please specify base model: ______________________  
Viewing Screen Size (inches)   
Viewing Screen Size (mm)   
Luminous Area (m2)  
Energy Consumption (kWh)   
Energy Efficiency Factor (EEF)   
Power Input (W)   
Stand -by Power Rating (W)   
No. of Stars  ☐ ★ 
☐ ★★ 
☐ ★★★  
☐ ★★★★  
☐ ★★★★★  
Other Parameters  
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 Note:  
      No. of samples tested for product registration purposes will be up to the Applicant.   The 
validity of the test reports for television sets shall be valid for one (1) year.   
 
4. Effectivity.  This TV 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 
University of the Philippines Law Center – Office of the National Administrative Regi ster. 
 
Issued at Energy Center, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City.  
 
 
Approved by:  
 
 
 
PATRICK T. AQUINO, CESO III    
Director, Energy Utilization Management Bureau