1985 – MFI sets up its fifth operations center, the Meralco Foundation Technical Assistance Center. MFI ventures into the field of computer education through the Advanced Courses in Computer Information Systems (ACCIS), a joint project with IBM Philippines, Inc. and the University of the Philippines system.
1986 – The Meralco Foundation Institute produces its first class of Industrial Technician Program (ITP) graduates, all scholars. MFI acquires Prime Manpower Resources Development, Inc. for recruiting, testing, and certifying overseas Filipino workers. The Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) commences its review of MFI and its operations.
1988 – The Italy-sponsored grant consisting of a donation of state-of-the-art equipment and of training of instructors is approved. MFI is awarded the Anvil Award for its Mobile Training Program, a classroom- on-wheels that makes technical training accessible to financially disadvantaged Filipinos from remote areas. The MFI Corporate Culture Program is launched. MFI, together with the People’s Economic Council, the Development Bank of the Philippines, and the Department of Trade and Industry launches the People’s Economic Data Resources and Opportunities (PEDRO). MFI starts a joint project with Abot-Palad Foundation and the Marketing Associations of Groups Involved in Communities (MAGIC), supported by the Technology and Livelihood Resource Center (TLRC) and Caritas Manila.
1989 – The Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for MFI’s own building on Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City was held.
1990 – The Compromise Agreement among MFI, PCGG and the Lopezes is signed; Construction of the MFI Institute and Administration buildings is completed. MFI collaborated with UA&P to establish CITE in Cebu. Mactan Export is now 100% DTS and provides skilled workers.