The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) urged Filipinos in Jakarta to remain indoors and avoid large crowds as violent protests continue across Indonesia. “Filipinos currently in Jakarta should exercise caution and vigilance for safety, and avoid large crowds that may put themselves in danger,” the DFA said.
The Philippine Embassy in Jakarta described the city as relatively safe but is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed.
Protests erupted nationwide Monday over low wages and alleged lavish allowances of lawmakers. Tensions rose after a video showed a motorcycle delivery driver being run over by a police vehicle. On Friday, at least three people died and five were injured in a fire blamed on protesters at a parliament building in eastern Indonesia.
Protests are also ongoing in cities including Bandung, Yogyakarta, Solo, Surabaya, and Makassar, with demonstrators demanding justice for the poor.
President Prabowo Subianto called for calm and assured citizens that grievances will be addressed. “We are committed to doing our best for the people,” he said.
The DFA advised Filipinos affected by the protests to contact the Philippine Embassy’s Assistance-to-Nationals number via WhatsApp at +62811887334.The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Saturday urged Filipinos in Jakarta to remain indoors and avoid large crowds as violent protests continue across Indonesia. “Filipinos currently in Jakarta should exercise caution and vigilance for safety, and avoid large crowds that may put themselves in danger,” the DFA said.
The Philippine Embassy in Jakarta described the city as relatively safe but is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as needed.
Protests erupted nationwide Monday over low wages and alleged lavish allowances of lawmakers. Tensions rose after a video showed a motorcycle delivery driver being run over by a police vehicle. On Friday, at least three people died and five were injured in a fire blamed on protesters at a parliament building in eastern Indonesia.
Protests are also ongoing in cities including Bandung, Yogyakarta, Solo, Surabaya, and Makassar, with demonstrators demanding justice for the poor.
President Prabowo Subianto called for calm and assured citizens that grievances will be addressed. “We are committed to doing our best for the people,” he said.
The DFA advised Filipinos affected by the protests to contact the Philippine Embassy’s Assistance-to-Nationals number via WhatsApp at +62811887334.