Abstract:

As business and commerce become increasingly integrated into society, the choices businesses make hold significant power to shape societal outcomes. In the Philippines, where 79% of the population identifies as Catholic and 80% of businesses are family-owned, the intersection of faith and business is particularly relevant. Yet, when business leaders are trained to prioritize financial and operational efficiency over ethical and moral considerations, how can businesses be consistent with a Catholic identity?

This thesis explores how Filipino Catholic family business professionals can navigate the complexities of modern business while remaining faithful to their Catholic values. It examines the realities that make it difficult for Filipino Family Businesses to align business practice with Catholic values along with foundational concepts from Catholic Social Teaching to offer practical principles that can guide family businesses in orienting their operations toward serving the common good.

Final Defense:

Board of Examiners:

1. Stephanie Ann Puen, Ph.D. (Adviser)
2. Fr. Eric Marcelo Genilo, S.J., S.T.D. (Second Reader/Principal Examiner)
3. Ana Maria Faustino, Ph.D.
4. Fr. Dennis Cagantas, Ph.D.

Proposal Defense:

Board of Examiners:
1. Stephanie Ann Puen, Ph.D. (Adviser)
2. Fr. Eric Marcelo Genilo, S.J., S.T.D.
3. Fr. Abundio Babor, Jr., M.S.C., S.T.D.

Proposal Title: BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ACCORDING TO CATHOLIC SOCIAL THOUGHT: Sustaining the Commitment to Justice