By Peter Monthienvichienchai
THAILAND – Catholic business leaders from Thailand and the Philippines gathered at the Baan Phu Waan Pastoral Training Center on Jun 7–8 for the inaugural session of the Catholic Business Wisdom Enhancement Program, a new formation initiative aimed at aligning business leadership with Christian values.
Organized by the Catholic Business Executives and Professionals (CBEP) in Thailand and the Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals (BCBP) in the Philippines, the program is part of a broader collaboration under UNIAPAC, the International Christian Union of Business Executives.
The network represents over 45,000 executives from 38 countries and promotes faith-driven leadership across global markets.
The CBEP Academy is designed as a spiritual and ethical roadmap for business, emphasizing discernment, responsible stewardship, and the understanding of work as a vocation.
In the Philippines, the initiative has already reached more than 20,000 BCBP members.
“Work is not a consequence of sin, it is part of God’s plan,” said Bobby Lavina, chairman of Phinma Foundation Inc., during one of the sessions.
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