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MANILA — The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology on Thursday clarified that the photos showing controversial Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy smoking while in detention were not taken in any of their facilities.The BJMP also pointed out that Zdorovetskiy, since deported to Russia, was not allowed to use a mobile phone in their premises.   &quot;The possession of such items is strictly prohibited under BJMP rules,&quot; the bureau said.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/21/vlogger-vitaly-zdorovetskiy-says-philippine-detention-built-me-1107">Vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy says after Philippine detention: ‘They really tried to break me but it built me’ </a> </div>The BJMP also clarified that the photos that Zdorovetskiy posted on social media showing him inside a BJMP facility were taken during authorized Welfare and Development Programs, specifically a supervised Bible study.Zdorovetskiy stayed in BJMP custody for only seven days, from June 11-18, 2025, it also said.&quot;The BJMP remains committed to upholding security, discipline, and the integrity of its rehabilitation programs,&quot; said the penology agency.Zdorovetskiy, who was arrested by authorities for allegedly harassing people for content, earlier posted a message reflecting on his months-long stay in a Philippine detention. He was deported to Russia earlier this month and was blacklisted from returning to the Philippines.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/1/17/vlogger-vitaly-zdorovetskiy-deported-to-russia-2010">Vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy deported to Russia</a> </div>Reflecting on his detention, the vlogger said, “After 290 days in the Philippines jail with rats, cockroaches, and +35 Celsius weather, I am finally free.”“They really tried to break me but it built me,” he said on social media, where he shared photos of his cramped jail cell.  The vlogger claimed he “spent 91 days in complete isolation.” “They wanted me gone but I’m here, all glory to GOD,” he added.

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology on Thursday clarified that the photos showing controversial Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy smoking while in detention were not taken in any of their facilities.

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology on Thursday clarified that the photos showing controversial Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy smoking while in detention were not taken in any of their facilities.

BJMP: Russian vlogger Zdorovetskiy had no access to gadgets, cigarettes while in our custody

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BJMP: Russian vlogger Zdorovetskiy had no access to gadgets, cigarettes while in our custody

Dennis Gasgonia,

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Published Jan 22, 2026 05:35 PM PHT

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