Fr. Erwin “Bok” F. Arandia, SJ, entered the Society of Jesus in 2013, bringing together his deep love for music and unwavering commitment to service. A member of the Bukas Palad Music Ministry since 2001, Fr. Bok has always viewed music as a profound expression of God’s love and mercy.

Ordained on June 1, 2024, at the Church of the Gesu, Ateneo de Manila University, Fr. Bok was Class Valedictorian and Summa Cum Laude in Sacred Theology from the Loyola School of Theology. His ministry, now as Assistant Chaplain and Head of Formation for the Philippine Jesuit Prison Service, reflects his belief that Theology must be lived out in service, especially to the marginalized.

As one of the featured composers in Himig Heswita’s “Place Me With Your Son” album, Fr. Bok shares his spiritual journey through music, inviting others to encounter God’s love through his heartfelt compositions.