- In July, the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) returns to ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation's two radio stations, DWWW is renamed DZMM, with the tagline "Ang Himpilan ng Malayang Mamamayan".
- Tiya Dely Magpayo is the first-ever anchor to grace the airwaves and broadcast live from the Chronicle Building in Pasig.
- In July, broadcast icon and now Vice-President Noli de Castro joined the station as anchor of Kabayan (Kapangyarihan ng Mamamayan, Balita at Talakayan).
1986
- DZMM starts building a remarkable roster of broadcasters, which includes Korina Sanchez, Frankie Evangelista, and Neil Ocampo.
- In July, DZMM stages its first-ever free medical and dental mission helping over 200 indigents.
- Radyo Patrol reporters provide a comprehensive coverage of the Doņa Paz sea tragedy that killed more than 4,000 people.
1987
- Radyo Patrol reporters prove their reliability in covering numerous coup attempts, typhoon tragedies, and the death of former President Ferdinand Marcos.
1988-1989
- DZMM airs a comprehensive coverage of the killer earthquake that devastated Nueva Ecija, Baguio, Tarlac, Nueva Vizcaya, and Metro Manila.
- Ted Failon joins DZMM, changing the AM landscape with his distinct style of broadcasting. He was first heard on the 2:00 AM to 4:00 AM program, Gising Pilipinas.
- DZMM gives a vivid picture of events around the world, like the Gulf War.
1990