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PH gov’t will back Filipinos vs bullies: Marcos says after arrest of Russian vlogger
PH gov’t will back Filipinos vs bullies: Marcos says after arrest of Russian vlogger
Russian Vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is presented to members of the media during a briefing at the Quezon City Reception House on April 7, 2025. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Russian Vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is presented to members of the media during a briefing at the Quezon City Reception House on April 7, 2025. Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — The Philippine government is ready to support Filipinos who seek to push back against bullies, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday, a week after a Russian tourist was arrested for pulling rude pranks and disrespecting Filipinos for his vlog.
MANILA — The Philippine government is ready to support Filipinos who seek to push back against bullies, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Monday, a week after a Russian tourist was arrested for pulling rude pranks and disrespecting Filipinos for his vlog.
Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was arrested last week after harassing security guards in Taguig and verbally assaulting a safety officer in Boracay during one of the livestreams on his vlog.
Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy was arrested last week after harassing security guards in Taguig and verbally assaulting a safety officer in Boracay during one of the livestreams on his vlog.
“Dapat tayong pumalag sa mga bully. Kasama ninyo ang pamahalaan para ilugar ang ganitong mga tao... Asahan ninyo na yung gumagawa ng ganiyan hindi natin pababayaan na patuloy nilang ginagawa,” Marcos said in his own vlog.
“Dapat tayong pumalag sa mga bully. Kasama ninyo ang pamahalaan para ilugar ang ganitong mga tao... Asahan ninyo na yung gumagawa ng ganiyan hindi natin pababayaan na patuloy nilang ginagawa,” Marcos said in his own vlog.
Marcos did not outline specific measures on how the government can help Filipinos who are being bullied, but reminded the public not to take part in disrespectful stunts for the sake of online viewership.
Marcos did not outline specific measures on how the government can help Filipinos who are being bullied, but reminded the public not to take part in disrespectful stunts for the sake of online viewership.
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“Nakakalungkot dahil ito ay naging isang bahagi na ng social media na nagkakaroon na ng mga vlogger na nanggugulo lang, nang-aasar lang, nangbubuwisit lang, nangbabastos lang para makakuha ng mga viewers... Biro man ito o hindi, sino namang Pilipino ang hindi kukulo ang dugo sa napapanood natin?” he said.
“Nakakalungkot dahil ito ay naging isang bahagi na ng social media na nagkakaroon na ng mga vlogger na nanggugulo lang, nang-aasar lang, nangbubuwisit lang, nangbabastos lang para makakuha ng mga viewers... Biro man ito o hindi, sino namang Pilipino ang hindi kukulo ang dugo sa napapanood natin?” he said.
“Huwag tayong sasama diyan sa ganiyang klaseng ugali. Hindi naman ganiyan ang ugaling Pilipino," he added.
“Huwag tayong sasama diyan sa ganiyang klaseng ugali. Hindi naman ganiyan ang ugaling Pilipino," he added.
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Filipinos are naturally kind, respectful, humble and patient, the President said as he urged the nation to preserve these values especially while on the road, Marcos said as he also called out recent road rage incidents in the Philippines.
Filipinos are naturally kind, respectful, humble and patient, the President said as he urged the nation to preserve these values especially while on the road, Marcos said as he also called out recent road rage incidents in the Philippines.
“Ang tatapang na nating lahat, siga lahat. Ano na ba ang kulturang ito na pagiging siga sa daan? Saan na ba natin nakuha ito? Ano na ba ang nangyayari sa atin at parang natural na ang mga ganitong komprontasyon at karahasan?” the President said.
“Ang tatapang na nating lahat, siga lahat. Ano na ba ang kulturang ito na pagiging siga sa daan? Saan na ba natin nakuha ito? Ano na ba ang nangyayari sa atin at parang natural na ang mga ganitong komprontasyon at karahasan?” the President said.
“Ang lisensya sa pagmamaneho ay isang pribilehiyo at hindi ito karapatan. Bukod sa dunong sa pagmamaneho, ang lahat kailangan ayusin ang pag-uugali sa pagmamaneho at habaan ang pasensya,” he said.
“Ang lisensya sa pagmamaneho ay isang pribilehiyo at hindi ito karapatan. Bukod sa dunong sa pagmamaneho, ang lahat kailangan ayusin ang pag-uugali sa pagmamaneho at habaan ang pasensya,” he said.
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Earlier this month, at least one person was killed when a driver of an SUV fired several shots after several motorcycle riders allegedly ganged up on him in Antipolo. Another viral video showed a woman berating another driver after they figured in an accident.
Earlier this month, at least one person was killed when a driver of an SUV fired several shots after several motorcycle riders allegedly ganged up on him in Antipolo. Another viral video showed a woman berating another driver after they figured in an accident.
Marcos urged the nation to have more patience and be more understanding while on the road.
Marcos urged the nation to have more patience and be more understanding while on the road.
“Kailangan ang disiplina para maging mga responsableng Pilipino sa lansangan. Huwag maging kamote, masyado nang marami yan,” he said.
“Kailangan ang disiplina para maging mga responsableng Pilipino sa lansangan. Huwag maging kamote, masyado nang marami yan,” he said.
“‘Yung ibang tao din sa paligid, umawat tayo imbis na mag-video. Ituring natin na mayroon tayong tungkulin na panatiliin ang kapayapaan sa paligid natin,” he said.
“‘Yung ibang tao din sa paligid, umawat tayo imbis na mag-video. Ituring natin na mayroon tayong tungkulin na panatiliin ang kapayapaan sa paligid natin,” he said.
“Ang lahat ay napaguusapan ng maayos at malumanay... Kung minsan talaga nakakainit ng ulo ang trapik at kung minsan ay napapasabay tayo sa daan sa mga hindi sumusunod sa batas trapiko,” he said.
“Ang lahat ay napaguusapan ng maayos at malumanay... Kung minsan talaga nakakainit ng ulo ang trapik at kung minsan ay napapasabay tayo sa daan sa mga hindi sumusunod sa batas trapiko,” he said.
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“Pasensya na lang, palampasin niyo na lang. Ano naman ang mawawala sa atin one second, five seconds, 20 seconds, pagbigyan na natin at wag na natin patulan,” he said.
“Pasensya na lang, palampasin niyo na lang. Ano naman ang mawawala sa atin one second, five seconds, 20 seconds, pagbigyan na natin at wag na natin patulan,” he said.
This is not the first time that Marcos called out Filipinos for their lack of decorum on the road.
This is not the first time that Marcos called out Filipinos for their lack of decorum on the road.
Last year, the President flagged public utility drivers who have been used to disregarding traffic rules, saying driving etiquette in the Philippines should be modernized alongside the government’s push to upgrade traditional jeepneys.
Last year, the President flagged public utility drivers who have been used to disregarding traffic rules, saying driving etiquette in the Philippines should be modernized alongside the government’s push to upgrade traditional jeepneys.
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