Russian vlogger na umano nang-harass sa Taguig, hindi ide-deport, papanagutin sa PH

- Russian-American vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was arrested for allegedly harassing Filipinos

- He was presented by DILG Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla in a Quezon City press conference on April 7

- Remulla stated that Zdorovetskiy will not be deported but will face charges under Philippine law

- The DILG emphasized accountability for foreign nationals who violate local laws

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, a Russian-American vlogger known for his controversial prank videos, was presented to the public on April 7 by Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor Remulla following his arrest for allegedly harassing Filipinos.

In a press conference held in Quezon City, Remulla addressed the incident, emphasizing that legal consequences await Zdorovetskiy under Philippine law.

“Hindi po namin siya ide-deport. Mananagot siya sa batas dito sa Pilipinas,” Remulla stated.

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Zdorovetskiy, who has gained global notoriety for his YouTube prank content, is no stranger to controversy.

His stunts have often landed him in trouble with law enforcement in various countries, including previous arrests for streaking during sports events and aggressive public pranks.

This time, the vlogger allegedly harassed several individuals in the Philippines as part of his content, which sparked public outrage and calls for accountability.

Details of the specific incidents are still under investigation, but Remulla made it clear that the government is taking the matter seriously.

According to authorities, Zdorovetskiy will face legal proceedings under Philippine laws and will not be allowed to simply leave the country to escape charges.

This case serves as a strong message to foreign content creators: the Philippines will not tolerate behavior that disrespects its citizens or breaks the law under the guise of online entertainment.

The DILG also reminded the public to report similar incidents involving harassment, especially those disguised as pranks.

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Initially, there were plans to deport the vlogger, but those were changed.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable to just about simply everyone around.

Still in Negros Occidental, a 53-year-old woman died and two others were injured after being hit by a pickup truck while jogging in Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City. The incident occurred when the group of women briefly stopped their jog to take photographs, leading to the collision with the vehicle. The pickup truck driver, Fernando Oquina, stated that he did not see the women on the road prior to the collision.

Meanwhile in other news, a barangay chairman in Sta. Maria, Pangasinan died after he was shot but a still unknown gunman. According to the report of Balitanghali of GMA Integrated News, the victim was driving a tricycle. A man at the roadside then signaled for him to stop, and when he did, he was shot by the perpetrator. The gunman immediately fled the scene, but authorities already have a person of interest.

Source: KAMI.com.gh