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=== Historical Time Line ===
=== Historical Time Line ===
==== 1970s ====

{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
==== 1973 ====
! style="width:6%" | Year || Significance
*MFI comes into being as a duly registered, non-stock, non-profit foundation organized for the broadening of Meralco's ownership base and the pursuit of socially-oriented projects.
|-

| [[1973]] || * MFI comes into being as a duly registered, non-stock, non-profit foundation organized for the broadening of Meralco's ownership base and the pursuit of socially-oriented projects.
==== 1975 ====
|-
*MFI registers as a granting science foundation under the [[National Science Development Board]], enabling it to sponsor scholarships.
| [[1975]] || * MFI registers as a granting science foundation under the [[National Science Development Board]], enabling it to sponsor scholarships.
*It enters into a partnership with the [[Rizal]] Provincial Government for the establishment of a school for technician training.
*It enters into a partnership with the [[Rizal]] Provincial Government for the establishment of a school for technician training.
|-

| [[1976]] || * MFI and the Rizal Provincial Government launch the [[Rizal Technological Colleges]] – Institute of Industrial Technology.
==== 1976 ====
|-
*MFI and the Rizal Provincial Government launch the [[Rizal Technological Colleges]] – Institute of Industrial Technology.
| [[1978]] || * The Institute of Industrial Technology is transferred to the [[Manila Technician Institute]], with MFI managing a scholarship program funded by the Philippine Business for Social Progress.

|-
==== 1978 ====
| [[1979]] || * MFI transforms itself into an operating science foundation, duly recognized by the National Science Development Board and allowed to run its own programs and projects.
*The Institute of Industrial Technology is transferred to the [[Manila Technician Institute]], with MFI managing a scholarship program funded by the Philippine Business for Social Progress.

==== 1979 ====
*MFI transforms itself into an operating science foundation, duly recognized by the National Science Development Board and allowed to run its own programs and projects.
*The first batch of MFI scholars graduate from the three-year technician programs in mechanical and electrical technology at the Manila Technical Institute.
*The first batch of MFI scholars graduate from the three-year technician programs in mechanical and electrical technology at the Manila Technical Institute.
|}

==== 1980 ====
==== 1980s ====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
*MFI together with [[University of Asia and the Pacific|the Center for Research and Communication]] and the National Science Development Board, organizes the pivotal Skilled Manpower for the Eighties Congress. Among the significant resolutions from this forum is the need to develop middle-level technical manpower.
! style="width:6%" | Year || Significance
*The Meralco Foundation Center for Manpower Resources ( MFCMR ) is conceived as an offshoot of the Congress, to serve as a bridge between the users and suppliers of manpower and a center for skills and human development.
|-

| [[1980]] || * MFI together with [[University of Asia and the Pacific|the Center for Research and Communication]] and the National Science Development Board, organizes the pivotal Skilled Manpower for the Eighties Congress. Among the significant resolutions from this forum is the need to develop middle-level technical manpower.
==== 1981 ====
* The Meralco Foundation Center for Manpower Resources ( MFCMR ) is conceived as an offshoot of the Congress, to serve as a bridge between the users and suppliers of manpower and a center for skills and human development.
*MFI formally launches its first three programs: the Technical Training and Testing Program ( TTTP ); the Research, Conferences and Publications Program ( RCPP ); and the Information Systems and Placement Program ( ISPP )
|-
==== 1982 ====
| [[1981]] || * MFI formally launches its first three programs: the Technical Training and Testing Program ( TTTP ); the Research, Conferences and Publications Program ( RCPP ); and the Information Systems and Placement Program ( ISPP )
*MFI launches the Tilapia Fish Cage Research Project to benefit 1,000 marginal fishermen in Jalajala, Rizal.
|-
| [[1982]] || * MFI launches the Tilapia Fish Cage Research Project to benefit 1,000 marginal fishermen in Jalajala, Rizal.
*MFI partners with [[Xavier University]], [[Cagayan de Oro City]] and establishes the Xavier University Center for Industrial Technology.
*MFI partners with [[Xavier University]], [[Cagayan de Oro City]] and establishes the Xavier University Center for Industrial Technology.
|-

| [[1983]] || * MFI graduates its last batch of scholars at the Manila Technician Institute.
==== 1983 ====
* The Meralco Foundation Institute is established as MFI's first operations center.
*MFI graduates its last batch of scholars at the Manila Technician Institute.
*The Meralco Foundation Institute is established as MFI's first operations center.
* The Meralco Foundation Center for Professional Development ( MFCPD ) , MFI's training facility completes its development in Talisay, Batanggas and is established as MFI's second operations center.
|-
*The Meralco Foundation Center for Professional Development ( MFCPD ) , MFI's training facility completes its development in Talisay, Batanggas and is established as MFI's second operations center.
| [[1984]] || * The Public Relations Society of the Philippines awards MFI's Work Attitude Program ( WAP ), the Grand Anvil Award – an award known as the Oscars of Public Relations.

* The Manpower Information Center is established as the third operations center catering to systems effectiveness programs and placement services.
==== 1984 ====
* The Agro-Aquatic Development Center in Jalajala, Rizal becomes MFI's fourth operations center. It starts the Tilapia Culture and Research Project.
*The Public Relations Society of the Philippines awards MFI's Work Attitude Program ( WAP ), the Grand Anvil Award – an award known as the Oscars of Public Relations.
|-
*The Manpower Information Center is established as the third operations center catering to systems effectiveness programs and placement services.
*The Agro-Aquatic Development Center in Jalajala, Rizal becomes MFI's fourth operations center. It starts the Tilapia Culture and Research Project.
| [[1985]] || * MFI sets up its fifth operations center, the Meralco Foundation Technical Assistance Center.

==== 1985 ====
*MFI sets up its fifth operations center, the Meralco Foundation Technical Assistance Center.
*MFI enters the field of computer education with the Advanced Courses in Computer Information Systems ( ACCIS ), a joint project with IBM Philippines, Inc. and the University of the Philippines.
*MFI enters the field of computer education with the Advanced Courses in Computer Information Systems ( ACCIS ), a joint project with IBM Philippines, Inc. and the University of the Philippines.
|-
==== 1986 ====
*The Meralco Foundation Institute graduates its first batch of ITP scholars.
| [[1986]] || * The Meralco Foundation Institute graduates its first batch of ITP scholars.
*MFI acquires Prime Manpower Resources Development, Inc. for the recruitment, testing, and certification of overseas Filipino workers.
* MFI acquires Prime Manpower Resources Development, Inc. for the recruitment, testing, and certification of overseas Filipino workers.
*The Presidential Commission on Good Government begins its review of MFI and its operations.
* The Presidential Commission on Good Government begins its review of MFI and its operations.
|-

| [[1988]] || * The Italian Grant consisting of a donation of state-of-the-art equipment and the training of instructors is approved.
==== 1988 ====
* MFI is awarded the Anvil Award for its Mobile Training Program, a classroom-on-wheels that makes technical training accessible to the poor in depressed areas.
*The Italian Grant consisting of a donation of state-of-the-art equipment and the training of instructors is approved.
* The MFI Corporate Culture Program is launched.
*MFI is awarded the Anvil Award for its Mobile Training Program, a classroom-on-wheels that makes technical training accessible to the poor in depressed areas.
* 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 or PEDRO.
*The MFI Corporate Culture Program is launched.
* MFI starts a joint project with Abot-Palad Foundation, the Marketing Associations of Groups Involved in Communities ( MAGIC ), with the support of the Technology and Livelihood Resource Center ( TLRC ) and Caritas.
*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 or PEDRO.
|-
*MFI starts a joint project with Abot-Palad Foundation, the Marketing Associations of Groups Involved in Communities ( MAGIC ), with the support of the Technology and Livelihood Resource Center ( TLRC ) and Caritas.
| [[1989]] || * The Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for MFI's own building in Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City is held.

|}
==== 1989 ====
==== 1990s ====
*The Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for MFI's own building in Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City is held.
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"

! style="width:6%" | Year || Significance
==== 1990 ====
|-
*The Compromise Agreement among MFI, PCGG and the Lopezes is signed.
| [[1990]] || * The Compromise Agreement among MFI, PCGG and the Lopezes is signed.
*Construction of the MFI Institute and Administration buildings is completed.
*Construction of the MFI Institute and Administration buildings is completed.
|-

| [[1991]] || *MFI is selected as partner in education technology development of the Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation (SwissContact). The partnership breathes life to MFI's Edtech Program.
==== 1991 ====
*MFI is selected as partner in education technology development of the Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation (SwissContact). The partnership breathes life to MFI's Edtech Program.
*MFI launches the Rizal Integrated People's Program for Livelihood and Enterprise (RIPPLE) to assist the Technology and Livelihood Resource Center, Rizal Provincial Government, and farmer's associations in implementing an integrated rice production system.
*MFI launches the Rizal Integrated People's Program for Livelihood and Enterprise (RIPPLE) to assist the Technology and Livelihood Resource Center, Rizal Provincial Government, and farmer's associations in implementing an integrated rice production system.
|-

| [[1992]] || *The compromise Agreement is fully implemented, making MFI completely independent from Meralco and the governement. MFI ceases to be a holding company and becomes a purely private science foundation.
==== 1992 ====
*The compromise Agreement is fully implemented, making MFI completely independent from Meralco and the governement. MFI ceases to be a holding company and becomes a purely private science foundation.
*The Italian Government sends 12 MFI Institute Instructors to a three-month training in Italy as part of the Italian grant package.
*The Italian Government sends 12 MFI Institute Instructors to a three-month training in Italy as part of the Italian grant package.
|-

| [[1993]] || *The first batch of ITP students schooled in MFI Institute's new curricullum graduates.
==== 1993 ====
*The first batch of ITP students schooled in MFI Institute's new curricullum graduates.
*MFI Establishes the Jalajala Family Farm School for Boys in Jalajala, Rizal
*MFI Establishes the Jalajala Family Farm School for Boys in Jalajala, Rizal
|-

| [[1994]] || *MFI Replicates the Industrial Technician Program in the Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise, Cebu City.
==== 1994 ====
|-
*MFI Replicates the Industrial Technician Program in the Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise, Cebu City.
| [[1995]] || *The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation - Human Resource Development in Industrial Technology gives MFI the recognition of Exemplary Models Project in Industrial Technician Program on May 13, 1995 at Toronto, Canada.

==== 1995 ====
*The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation - Human Resource Development in Industrial Technology gives MFI the recognition of Exemplary Models Project in Industrial Technician Program on May 13, 1995 at Toronto, Canada.
*MFI Replicates the Industrial Technician Program in Columban College, Olongapo City.
*MFI Replicates the Industrial Technician Program in Columban College, Olongapo City.
|-

| [[1996]] || *The Fund for Assistance to Technician Education (FATE) to ensure the perpetuity of MFI's scholarship program is launched.


==== 1996 ====
*The Fund for Assistance to Technician Education (FATE) to ensure the perpetuity of MFI's scholarship program is launched.
*The Bais Family Farm School is established in Bais City, Negros Oriental
*The Bais Family Farm School is established in Bais City, Negros Oriental
|-

| [[1997]] || *MFI launches the Continuing Rural Education (CREP) to provide the education and training services to out-of-school youth, women and farmers in rural communities, with initial activities in the municipalities of Laguna
==== 1997 ====
|-
*MFI launches the Continuing Rural Education (CREP) to provide the education and training services to out-of-school youth, women and farmers in rural communities, with initial activities in the municipalities of Laguna
| [[1998]] || *The Information Technology Program is officially launched as a two-year partial scholarship program.

|-
==== 1998 ====
| [[1999]] || *MFI is chosen as a Center for Excellence in the Philippines (1999-2003) by the ASEAN Economic Ministers - Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Japan Economic Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC).
*The Information Technology Program is officially launched as a two-year partial scholarship program.
|}

==== 1999 ====
==== 2000s ====
{| class="wikitable" width="100%"
*MFI is chosen as a Center for Excellence in the Philippines (1999-2003) by the ASEAN Economic Ministers - Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Japan Economic Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC).
! style="width:6%" | Year || Significance

|-
==== 2000 ====
*Tribong MFI is institutionalized to address pressing medical needs in depressed areas.
| [[2000]] || *Tribong MFI is institutionalized to address pressing medical needs in depressed areas.
*The Bayanihan Alay sa Anak ng Bayani (BASAB) is launched by MFI and AFP to enable families of AFP personnel casualties in line of duty to receive special training programs in MFI or any of its partner institutions.
*The Bayanihan Alay sa Anak ng Bayani (BASAB) is launched by MFI and AFP to enable families of AFP personnel casualties in line of duty to receive special training programs in MFI or any of its partner institutions.
|-

| [[2001]] || *MFI is accredited as one of the Civil Service Commission Training Institutions for both the Center for Values and Professional Development on March 7, 2001 and the Meralco Foundation Institute on October 12, 2001.
==== 2001 ====
|-
*MFI is accredited as one of the Civil Service Commission Training Institutions for both the Center for Values and Professional Development on March 7, 2001 and the Meralco Foundation Institute on October 12, 2001.
| [[2002]] || *The Information Technology center opens.

==== 2002 ====
*The Information Technology center opens.
*MFI is chosen as Model Center of Excellence in the Philippines (2002-2004) by the ASEAN Economic Ministers - Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Japan Economic Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC).
*MFI is chosen as Model Center of Excellence in the Philippines (2002-2004) by the ASEAN Economic Ministers - Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Japan Economic Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC).
|-

| [[2003]] || *MFI Advisory Council is Established
==== 2003 ====
|-
*MFI Advisory Council is Established
| [[2004]] || *MFI receives the ISO 9001:2000 Certification from the registrars

|-
==== 2004 ====
| [[2005]] || *MFI is given the award Leaving No Soldier's Orphan Behind.
*MFI receives the ISO 9001:2000 Certification from the registrars

==== 2005 ====
*MFI is given the award Leaving No Soldier's Orphan Behind.
*MFI is chosen as Model Center of Excellence in the Philippines (2005-2009) by the ASEAN Economic Ministers - Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Japan Economic Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC).
*MFI is chosen as Model Center of Excellence in the Philippines (2005-2009) by the ASEAN Economic Ministers - Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Japan Economic Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC).
|}


== Awards and Recognitions ==
== Awards and Recognitions ==

Revision as of 04:25, 26 May 2008

MFI Foundation Inc.
FormationNovember 6,1973
TypeNon-stock, Non-Profit Working Science Foundation
Legal statusFoundation
PurposeTechnical-Vocational Education Scholarship and Training; Agri-business Education and Training
HeadquartersMFI Bldg.
Location
Websitewww.mfi.org.ph

MFI Foundation Inc. (formerly Meralco Foundation, Inc.) is a non-stock, non-profit science foundation providing quality training and education in the Philippines for more than 33 years. Carrying out its mission of serving the less privileged, the MFI Technological Institute (formerly Meralco Foundation Institute) operates its flagship programs - the Industrial Technician Program (ITP), a post-secondary, non-degree course available in full and partial scholarships, and the MFI Training Program, offering certifcate short courses on various technologies like Automotive, Electrical, Electronics, IT, Instrumentation and Mechanical. MFI's training programs are anchored on work values to enable Filipinos, especially the less privileged, to be productive and more competitive in the global market.

Committed to continue its noble beginnings, MFI is now an ISO 9001:2000 certified organization and recognized as a “Model Center of Excellence” by the Asean Economic Minsters-Japan Economic and Industrial Cooperation Committee, as attested by the Department of Trade and Industry Center for Industrial Competitiveness in industrial, technical and vocational education in the country.

Mission Statement and Quality Policy

MFI is a foundation that provides quality education and technical training anchored on work values to enable Filipinos, especially the less privileged, to be productive and competitive, utilizing appropriate technologies particularly in industry and agriculture. With its competent and dedicated staff and a network of operating centers linked with other institutions, MFI commits to S.E.R.V.E. (Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship, Resourcefulness, Values-centeredness, and Excellence)

MFI is committed to be the center of excellence in technical training, education and other services. It shall continually improve its policies, people, processes, facilities and technologies to anticipate and satisfy the expectation of its customers and regulatory body. In its pursuit to be the leading institution, its quality objectives shall be jointly reviewed, formulated and clearly communicated to all its stakeholders.

History

Starting from an investment holding company in 1973, MFI evolved into its true purpose as a fully operating science foundation that provides funding and vocational – technical education to Filipinos. The foundation implements this mission with its operating arm, the MFI Technological Institute ( formerly referred as the Meralco Foundation Institute ), with its flagship programs: the Industrial Technician Program ( ITP ), a post-secondary, non-degree course; and the MFI Training, Technical Short Courses and Human Resource Development Programs.

Historical Time Line

1970s

Year Significance
1973 * MFI comes into being as a duly registered, non-stock, non-profit foundation organized for the broadening of Meralco's ownership base and the pursuit of socially-oriented projects.
1975 * MFI registers as a granting science foundation under the National Science Development Board, enabling it to sponsor scholarships.
  • It enters into a partnership with the Rizal Provincial Government for the establishment of a school for technician training.
1976 * MFI and the Rizal Provincial Government launch the Rizal Technological Colleges – Institute of Industrial Technology.
1978 * The Institute of Industrial Technology is transferred to the Manila Technician Institute, with MFI managing a scholarship program funded by the Philippine Business for Social Progress.
1979 * MFI transforms itself into an operating science foundation, duly recognized by the National Science Development Board and allowed to run its own programs and projects.
  • The first batch of MFI scholars graduate from the three-year technician programs in mechanical and electrical technology at the Manila Technical Institute.

1980s

Year Significance
1980 * MFI together with the Center for Research and Communication and the National Science Development Board, organizes the pivotal Skilled Manpower for the Eighties Congress. Among the significant resolutions from this forum is the need to develop middle-level technical manpower.
  • The Meralco Foundation Center for Manpower Resources ( MFCMR ) is conceived as an offshoot of the Congress, to serve as a bridge between the users and suppliers of manpower and a center for skills and human development.
1981 * MFI formally launches its first three programs: the Technical Training and Testing Program ( TTTP ); the Research, Conferences and Publications Program ( RCPP ); and the Information Systems and Placement Program ( ISPP )
1982 * MFI launches the Tilapia Fish Cage Research Project to benefit 1,000 marginal fishermen in Jalajala, Rizal.
1983 * MFI graduates its last batch of scholars at the Manila Technician Institute.
  • The Meralco Foundation Institute is established as MFI's first operations center.
  • The Meralco Foundation Center for Professional Development ( MFCPD ) , MFI's training facility completes its development in Talisay, Batanggas and is established as MFI's second operations center.
1984 * The Public Relations Society of the Philippines awards MFI's Work Attitude Program ( WAP ), the Grand Anvil Award – an award known as the Oscars of Public Relations.
  • The Manpower Information Center is established as the third operations center catering to systems effectiveness programs and placement services.
  • The Agro-Aquatic Development Center in Jalajala, Rizal becomes MFI's fourth operations center. It starts the Tilapia Culture and Research Project.
1985 * MFI sets up its fifth operations center, the Meralco Foundation Technical Assistance Center.
  • MFI enters the field of computer education with the Advanced Courses in Computer Information Systems ( ACCIS ), a joint project with IBM Philippines, Inc. and the University of the Philippines.
1986 * The Meralco Foundation Institute graduates its first batch of ITP scholars.
  • MFI acquires Prime Manpower Resources Development, Inc. for the recruitment, testing, and certification of overseas Filipino workers.
  • The Presidential Commission on Good Government begins its review of MFI and its operations.
1988 * The Italian Grant consisting of a donation of state-of-the-art equipment and the 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 the poor in depressed 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 or PEDRO.
  • MFI starts a joint project with Abot-Palad Foundation, the Marketing Associations of Groups Involved in Communities ( MAGIC ), with the support of the Technology and Livelihood Resource Center ( TLRC ) and Caritas.
1989 * The Cornerstone Laying Ceremony for MFI's own building in Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City is held.

1990s

Year Significance
1990 * The Compromise Agreement among MFI, PCGG and the Lopezes is signed.
  • Construction of the MFI Institute and Administration buildings is completed.
1991 *MFI is selected as partner in education technology development of the Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation (SwissContact). The partnership breathes life to MFI's Edtech Program.
  • MFI launches the Rizal Integrated People's Program for Livelihood and Enterprise (RIPPLE) to assist the Technology and Livelihood Resource Center, Rizal Provincial Government, and farmer's associations in implementing an integrated rice production system.
1992 *The compromise Agreement is fully implemented, making MFI completely independent from Meralco and the governement. MFI ceases to be a holding company and becomes a purely private science foundation.
  • The Italian Government sends 12 MFI Institute Instructors to a three-month training in Italy as part of the Italian grant package.
1993 *The first batch of ITP students schooled in MFI Institute's new curricullum graduates.
  • MFI Establishes the Jalajala Family Farm School for Boys in Jalajala, Rizal
1994 *MFI Replicates the Industrial Technician Program in the Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise, Cebu City.
1995 *The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation - Human Resource Development in Industrial Technology gives MFI the recognition of Exemplary Models Project in Industrial Technician Program on May 13, 1995 at Toronto, Canada.
  • MFI Replicates the Industrial Technician Program in Columban College, Olongapo City.
1996 *The Fund for Assistance to Technician Education (FATE) to ensure the perpetuity of MFI's scholarship program is launched.
  • The Bais Family Farm School is established in Bais City, Negros Oriental
1997 *MFI launches the Continuing Rural Education (CREP) to provide the education and training services to out-of-school youth, women and farmers in rural communities, with initial activities in the municipalities of Laguna
1998 *The Information Technology Program is officially launched as a two-year partial scholarship program.
1999 *MFI is chosen as a Center for Excellence in the Philippines (1999-2003) by the ASEAN Economic Ministers - Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Japan Economic Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC).

2000s

Year Significance
2000 *Tribong MFI is institutionalized to address pressing medical needs in depressed areas.
  • The Bayanihan Alay sa Anak ng Bayani (BASAB) is launched by MFI and AFP to enable families of AFP personnel casualties in line of duty to receive special training programs in MFI or any of its partner institutions.
2001 *MFI is accredited as one of the Civil Service Commission Training Institutions for both the Center for Values and Professional Development on March 7, 2001 and the Meralco Foundation Institute on October 12, 2001.
2002 *The Information Technology center opens.
  • MFI is chosen as Model Center of Excellence in the Philippines (2002-2004) by the ASEAN Economic Ministers - Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Japan Economic Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC).
2003 *MFI Advisory Council is Established
2004 *MFI receives the ISO 9001:2000 Certification from the registrars
2005 *MFI is given the award Leaving No Soldier's Orphan Behind.
  • MFI is chosen as Model Center of Excellence in the Philippines (2005-2009) by the ASEAN Economic Ministers - Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Japan Economic Industrial Cooperation Committee (AMEICC).

Awards and Recognitions

  • ISO9001:2000 Certified through AJA Registrars Inc. Under the the Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ). MFI is certified for its Quality Management System, for Development and Conduct of Technical Training and Education.
  • Chosen as a Model Center of Excellence by the Department of Trade and Industry (Philippines) (DTI)- Center for Industrial Competitiveness-National Manpower Training Council. Chosen by the ASEAN Economic Ministers- Japan Economic & Industrial Cooperation Committee" - 2002 to 2004.
  • Chosen as a Center of Excellence by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- Center for Industrial Competitiveness-National Manpower Training Council chosen by the ASEAN Economic Ministers- Japan Economic & Industrial Cooperation Committee". - 2001 to 2003.
  • Accredited as CSC Training Institutions – by the Civil Service Commission for both the Meralco Foundation Institute on October 1, 2001 and Center for Values and Professional Dev’t on March 7, 2001
  • Kabalikat Award 2000 and Angat Kabalikat Award – by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Philippines) (TESDA) on August 20, 2000
  • Accredited as a Science Foundation – by the Department of Science and Technology since the beginning and currently renewed effective five years starting June 25, 2000
  • Recognition by the Department of Education, Culture and Sports, Region VII for its 3-year Special Secondary Agriculture and Technology Curriculum on February 15, 1999
  • Exemplary Model Project – by the Asia pacific Economic Cooperation Human Resource Development in Industrial Technology for MFI’s Industrial Technician Program at Toronto, Canada on May 13, 1995
  • Certified as a registered indigenous Private Voluntary Organization – by the United States Agency for International Development(USAID) since September 14, 1995
  • Anvil Award for Outstanding PR Program – by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines for MFI’s Mobile Training Program on June 29, 1992
  • Sikap-Gawa Award for Industrial Peace in the field of Training and Research – by the Bishop-Businessmen’s Conference for Human Development on May 2, 1991
  • Recognized OWWA Training Institution by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) through a MOA signed on September 1988
  • Grand Anvil Award – by the Public Relations Society of the Philippines for MFI’s Work Attitude Program on January 21, 1984
  • Most Outstanding Project Award for Social Science, Developmental Research - by the National Science and Technology Administration for MFI’s Meralco Foundation Center for Manpower Resources (MFCMR) on July 1983
  • Most Active Partner in the Acceleration and Promotion of Human Resources Development - by the National Manpower and Youth Council (NMYC) on March 18, 1983

References

"MFInc Home". Retrieved 2007-11-20.
Torres, Ma. Eliza Socco (2005). Thirty Years of MFI: Excellence in Education and Service. Ortigas Avenue, Pasig City, Philippines: Meralco Foundation, Inc. pp. 1–168. ISBN 971-93374-0-0.

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