Russian vlogger, ayaw umano tanggapin ng Russia at U.S.; mananatiling nakakulong sa PH

- Vitaly Zdorovetskiy faces trial next week in the Philippines for three counts of unjust vexation after harassing locals in viral videos

- He may serve up to 18 months in a Philippine jail if convicted, as confirmed by Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla

- Deportation is not possible, with both the U.S. and Russia unwilling to receive him, according to Remulla

- A petition accuses him of verbal abuse against a Filipino surfing instructor, further fueling public outrage

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, a Russian-born vlogger and U.S. green card holder, is facing trial next week in the Philippines for three counts of unjust vexation after a series of controversial videos showing him harassing locals. If convicted, he may serve up to 18 months in a Philippine prison.

Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed that the vlogger, arrested in April, will not be deported.

“We will service his sentence, sinigurado ko po ‘yun (I will make sure of that),” Remulla said, emphasizing the government’s intent to hold Zdorovetskiy accountable.

Despite holding permanent residency in the U.S., Zdorovetskiy cannot be deported to either the United States or Russia.

“So hindi namin alam kung saan siya papauwiin eh,” Remulla added. (We do not know where to deport him.)

Zdorovetskiy reportedly wrote to Remulla pleading for the charges to be dropped, citing mental health concerns.

However, his appeal appears unlikely to sway authorities.

The charges stem from viral videos showing Zdorovetskiy harassing a security guard and pedestrians in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.

The Bureau of Immigration later labeled him an “undesirable” foreign national.

Adding to the backlash, a Change.org petition accused the vlogger of verbally assaulting a Filipino surfing instructor in Boracay with “vulgar, s&xually degrading remarks” during a safety briefing.

Zdorovetskiy, known for his provocative content, now faces serious legal consequences in a country increasingly intolerant of offensive behavior by foreign nationals.

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, this could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, a 67-year-old tricycle driver was shot dead by two unidentified suspects while transporting a passenger in Umingan, Pangasinan. The shooting occurred around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday in Barangay Lubong; the suspects fled on a motorcycle. The victim sustained three gunshot wounds to the chest and was declared dead on arrival at the hospital, while the passenger was unharmed. Police are still investigating, with motives such as a land dispute or revenge being considered.

Still in other news, a police officer was tragically killed in an ambush in Isulan, Sultan Kudarat, early Tuesday morning. Police Executive Master Sergeant Geoffrey Angub succumbed to gunshot wounds. A quick and extensive hot pursuit operation led to the apprehension of the two suspects, a father and son, who were found hiding in Polomolok, South Cotabato. Isulan Police Chief Police Lieutenant Colonel Julius Malcontento stated that initial investigations and witness testimonies point to a personal grudge as the motive behind the killing.

Source: KAMI.com.gh