MANILA, Philippines - Whirlpool Corp., a global home appliance industry leader, was recognized for its exceptional efforts to manufacture, market, and promote Energy Star qualified products during the 2010 Energy Star Awards ceremony held last March 18 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. This is the fifth time that Whirlpool received Energy Star Sustained Excellence recognition.Key accomplishments include: Manufacturing over 390 Energy Star qualified appliances in 2009, a 25 percent increase over 2008; and expanding its suite of Energy Star qualified appliances with the addition of products such as washers and dryers; with these machines using 80 percent less energy and 74 percent less water than traditional washers and dryers. Whirlpool appliances can save families about a third on their energy bill, without sacrificing features, style or comfort. Whirlpool helps you make the energy efficient choice. To learn more about Energy Star, log on to www.energystar.gov. For more information on Whirlpool products, visit www.whirlpool.com.ph or call 712-0535.