Filipinos in Indonesia were estimated to number 7,400[3] individuals as of 2022, according to the statistics of the Philippine government. Most are based in Jakarta, though there is also a community in Surabaya and other major cities in Indonesia.[2][4] This represented growth of nearly five times over the government's 1998 estimate of 1,046 individuals.[5]
 President Rodrigo Duterte meets with Filipino community in Indonesia during his working visit in 2016 | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 7,400 (2022)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Jakarta Metropolitan Area, Medan, Bandung, Surabaya, Makassar, Bengkayang, Balikpapan | |
| Languages | |
| Filipino, Indonesian, Hiligaynon, Cebuano, Chavacano, Tausug, English | |
| Religion | |
| Christianity, Islam[2] | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Overseas Filipinos |
Employment
editUnlike many other overseas Filipino communities, Filipinos in Indonesia consist largely of skilled professionals, especially in the advertising industries and as teachers in international schools where their English skills are most needed.[6] 20% also work in finance, especially as accountants.[2]
Some Filipinos also work as fishermen on Indonesian waters. However, some have fished illegally and have faced a crackdown with the consequence of deportation by Indonesian authorities.[7]
Inter-ethnic relations
editFilipinos in Indonesia generally maintain good interethnic relations with their Indonesian neighbours, with whom they feel culturally closer than Europeans or Americans; Indonesians stereotype Filipinos as being gregarious and cheerful.[6] However, there are fears that Filipinos in Indonesia may become the targets of kidnappings by local militant groups such as Jemaah Islamiyah in an attempt to secure the release of JI members imprisoned in Philippine jails.[8]
Community
editFilipinos in Indonesia have formed eight different community associations, including three sports teams, one teachers' association, and two Christian groups.[2] The annual Philippine Independence Day celebrations attract numerous participants.[4][6][9]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Philippines, Indonesia affirm strong decades-long partnership". philstar.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "The Filipinos in Indonesia", Backgrounder: Indonesia, Philippines: Office of the Press Secretary, 2001, archived from the original on April 15, 2008, retrieved October 7, 2008
- ^ "Philippines, Indonesia affirm strong decades-long partnership". philstar.com. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
- ^ a b "Philippine Embassy, Jakarta successfully celebrates 109th anniversary of Declaration of Philippine Independence", Press release, Philippines: Department of Foreign Affairs, June 19, 2007, archived from the original on October 20, 2007
- ^ "Philippines: Migration in 1998", Asian Migration Atlas, Australia: Scalabrini Migration Center, 2000, archived from the original on July 26, 2008, retrieved October 7, 2008
- ^ a b c Supit, Harumi (March 28, 2008), "Good Neighbors", The Jakarta Post, archived from the original on April 13, 2008, retrieved October 7, 2008
- ^ Tesiorna, Ben O. (June 2, 2015). "52 Filipino fishermen arrested in Indonesia repatriated". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on July 26, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2017.
- ^ Jacinto, Al (August 9, 2002), "Filipinos in Indonesia at risk of being abducted", Financial Times; Asia Africa Intelligence Wire, retrieved October 7, 2008
- ^ Endah Hulupi, Maria (June 11, 2006), "Fiesta of Filipino food at the Shangri-La", The Jakarta Post, archived from the original on June 7, 2011, retrieved October 7, 2008
External links
edit- Dahil Sa'Yo, a publication aimed at Filipinos in Indonesia