Manila, Jan. 26 -- Malacanang on Monday confirmed that six Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel were removed following supposed unauthorized privileges granted to Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy during his detention.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said a warden submitted his courtesy resignation, which has already been accepted, while two deputy wardens were dismissed from their posts.

Three additional BI employees were also sacked in connection with the incident, she added.

Zdorovetskiy, arrested in April 2025 for disruptive behavior, including harassing a security guard and commandeering a tricycle, was declared an undesirable alien and deported to Russia on Jan. 17.

During his detention, he claimed he had unrestricted acces...