18/09/2025
๐โ Upsilonian at the Helm โ๐
From conquering the vast oceans for 40 years to shaping young mariners in the classroom, Capt. Joel Pe, a proud Upsilonian, continues to live a life of discipline, perseverance, and service.
Now at 63, Brod Joel has shifted his sails from sea voyages to teaching maritime students at the University of Antique under the BSMT program. His journey proves that true leadership and brotherhood extend beyond the watersโguiding and inspiring the next generation.
Your Upsilonian brothers and sisters are proud of you, Brod Joel! ๐๐
Upsilon Phi Sigma โ University of Antique Chapter
Brotherhood of Leaders. Anchors of Integrity.
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By Amiel Patrick Lomugdang and Deanne Paula Palacios
A sailor cannot control the wind, but can adjust the sails to use its power to reach a destination.
For Capt. Joel Pe, the sea was not just a careerโit was his life for 40 years. Since 1983, he has navigated the vast oceans with discipline and perseverance. Now at 63 years old, he finds himself on a different voyageโthis time teaching aspiring marine students at the University of Antique (UA), where he has been instructing maritime students since 2020 under the Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation (BSMT) program.
From commanding discipline aboard ships to nurturing young minds, Capt. Peโs journey proves that the lessons of the sea extend far beyond the waters.
The transition to teaching came during the pandemic, when a colleague encouraged him to apply at UA. Coming from a family of educatorsโhis mother, wife, and even childโhe was inspired to try the profession, as well.
โImpart ko lang sa students ang na-experience ko sa barko,โ he said in an interview.
Life at sea taught Capt. Pe the value of strict discipline, but he understands that the same level cannot be directly applied in academics. Instead, he balances discipline with patience, recognizing that his students are still preparing for the challenges of life onboard.
โGina encourage ko sanda nga amo ja ang BSMT kun gusto ninyo, go kamo. Basta akon mahambal, tam-an ka lisod, tiyaga lang gid kag determination niyo, " he added.
With his extensive experience in maritime training centers in Manila, Capt. Pe continues to enrich his teaching with practical knowledge of what he gained there.
โTen years from now, may makita ako kag nami ang rugya sa aton. Nami may mga potential sandaโฆGina encourage ko lang man e nga tiyaga lang gid kag magbuol gid kang exam,โ Capt. Pe finished.
For Capt. Joel Pe, teaching is not just a second careerโit is a continuation of his lifelong mission to guide others through uncharted waters. From sea voyages to classroom lectures, his life remains a compass for students who dream of setting sail toward their own destinies.
Graphics and Layout by Kaye Margarette Arsaga
