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Bureau of Immigration Manila, November 10, 2016

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<p>MANILA -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) arrested and initiated deportation proceedings on an Estonian vlogger over complaints of offensive remarks, harassment, unauthorized filming, and online content deemed demeaning to Filipinos.</p><p>The vlogger was arrested on January 15 in Dumaguete by BI operatives, in coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP) Dumaguete City Police Station and Barangay Cantil-e officials.</p><p>A resolution was subsequently endorsed by the city council to national agencies, prompting immigration enforcement action.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/17/vlogger-vitaly-zdorovetskiy-deported-to-russia-2010"><strong>Vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy deported to Russia </strong></a> </div><p>“A foreign vlogger comes here, disrespects Filipinos, violates our laws, and thinks he can hide behind a camera and a social media following. That ends here,” BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said.</p><p>The vlogger was identified as Siim Roosipuu, 34. Roosipuu operates a YouTube channel called &quot;Pro Life Traveler,&quot; and has been accused of harassing Filipinos, including minors. Some of his videos circulating online allegedly show him chasing individuals and asking inappropriate questions of underage women.</p><p>Viado said the case mirrors the controversial deportation of Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, describing it as a recurring pattern of foreign vloggers abusing the country’s openness for shock-driven online content.</p><p>He stressed that the arrest is consistent with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive to strictly enforce Philippine laws against erring foreign nationals.</p><p>The BI emphasized that harassment, public disturbance, and acts of disrespect constitute serious violations of Philippine law and will not be excused under the guise of vlogging.</p><div><a class="fr-green" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/15/bi-issues-order-deporting-vlogger-vitaly-zdorovetskiy-to-russia-1544"><strong>BI issues order deporting vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy to Russia</strong></a></div><p>Viado also emphasized that “the Philippines is not a content playground.”</p><p>“We welcome tourists and legitimate creators, but anyone who exploits our people for views, clicks, or profit will face arrest, deportation, and blacklisting,” he said. </p><p>“If you come here to provoke, insult, or humiliate Filipinos, your stay will be short and your exit will be permanent,” he added.</p><div> </div>

<p>The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested an Estonian vlogger on January 15 and initiated deportation proceedings, sending a strong warning that the Philippines will no longer tolerate foreign content creators who harass locals, provoke outrage, and turn Filipino communities into viral spectacles.</p>

The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested an Estonian vlogger on January 15 and initiated deportation proceedings, sending a strong warning that the Philippines will no longer tolerate foreign content creators who harass locals, provoke outrage, and turn Filipino communities into viral spectacles.

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