Filipinos in Indonesia

Infobox Ethnic group
group = Filipinos in Indonesia
poptime = 4,800 (2001)
popplace = Jakarta
langs = English, various languages of the Philippines
rels = Christianity

Filipinos in Indonesia were estimated to number 4,800 individuals as of 2001, according to the statistics of the Philippine government. Most are based in Jakarta, though there is also a community in Surabaya.citation|chapter=The Filipinos in Indonesia|url=http://www.ops.gov.ph/indonesia2001/backgrounder.htm#THE%20FILIPINOS|title=Backgrounder: Indonesia|publisher=Office of the Press Secretary|publication-place=Philippines|date=2001|accessdate=2008-10-07] citation|url=http://www.dfa.gov.ph/news/pr/pr2007/jun/pr458.htm|date=19 June, 2007|title=Philippine Embassy, Jakarta successfully celebrates 109th anniversary of Declaration of Philippine Independence|publisher=Department of Foreign Affairs|publication-place=Philippines|periodical=Press release] This represented growth of nearly five times over the government's 1998 estimate of 1,046 individuals. [citation|chapter=Philippines: Migration in 1998|title=Asian Migration Atlas|publisher=Scalabrini Migration Center|publication-place=Australia|date=2000|accessdate=2008-10-07|url=http://www.scalabrini.asn.au/atlas/philippines98.htm] Unlike 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. 20% also work in finance, especially as accountants. They 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.citation|title=Good Neighbors|periodical=The Jakarta Post|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2008/03/28/good-neighbors.html|date=28 March, 2008|accessdate=2008-10-07|last=Supit|first=Harumi] However, there are fears that Filipinos in Indonesia may become the targets of kidnappings by local militant groups such as Jemaah Islamiya in an attempt to secure the release of JI members imprisoned in Philippine jails. [citation|url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-25976963_ITM|periodical=Financial Times|last=Jacinto|first=Al|title=Filipinos in Indonesia at risk of being abducted|accessdate=2008-10-07|date=9 August, 2002]

Filipinos in Indonesia have formed eight different community associations, including three sports teams, one teachers' assocation, and two Christian groups. The annual Philippine Independence Day celebrations attract numerous participants, unlike many other functions held by other foreign embassies. [citation|periodical=The Jakarta Post|title=Fiesta of Filipino food at the Shangri-La|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2003/06/11/fiesta-filipino-food-shangrila.html|date=11 June, 2006|accessdate=2008-10-07|last=Endah Hulupi|first=Maria]

References

ee also

*Koreans in Indonesia
*Indonesians in the Philippines

External links

* [http://www.dahilsayo.org/ Dahil Sa'Yo] , a publication aimed at Filipinos in Indonesia