Russian vlogger to be deportedMANILA, Philippines — After serving time in detention for over nine months for harassing Filipinos, Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is set to be deported to his country, the Department of the Interior and Local Government announced yesterday. DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said that while Zdorovetskiy is a US green card holder, he is still a Russian citizen. Clad in an orange detention shirt of the Bureau of Immigration, the Russian vlogger looked directly at the cameras without his antics. So he can be deported soon,” Santos told reporters. According to Remulla, Zdorovetskiy’s case should serve as a reminder to other foreigners to always respect the laws of the countries they are visiting.

Source: Philippine Star January 16, 2026 12:19 UTC