MANILA — The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) confirmed Tuesday that Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy will be deported following the completion of his sentence for harassment-related offenses in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig.

DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Zdorovetskiy has already served his sentence and is cleared for deportation, emphasizing that the Philippines welcomes foreign visitors but expects full compliance with its laws.

“Let this be a reminder to all our visitors here in the Philippines that while we welcome tourists and treat them with respect, we also expect them to follow our laws, just as we do when we travel abroad. We have no ill feelings against Vitaly. He has served his time, shown remorse, and is now a free man when he returns to Russia,” Remulla said.

Although Zdorovetskiy holds a United States green card, Remulla clarified that he remains a Russian citizen and will be deported to Russia following standard immigration procedures.

The vlogger is expected to leave the country within the week on a flight passing through Kalibo, Aklan, en route to Moscow.

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed that a deportation order has been issued, pending final clearances from the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the courts. The BI added that all cases and penalties against Zdorovetskiy have been resolved and that coordination with Russian authorities is underway.

Zdorovetskiy was apprehended last year for filming prank videos involving Filipino civilians, which included attempting to kiss and grab a security guard, trying to seize the guard’s firearm, recording individuals without consent, and vlogging in BGC without the required permit.