LOOK: Hollywood action star Steven Seagal meets President Duterte in Malacañang

(Eagle News) — Hollywood action star Steven Seagal met with President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacañang on Thursday.

Seagal—who is filming scenes in the country for his upcoming series—was accompanied by Governor Chavit Singson, a personal friend.

In a press conference on Tuesday, Seagal expressed his admiration for Duterte, who he said was doing all he could to keep the country safe.

Seagal is also a fan of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Steven Seagal visit in Malacanang on  Thursday, Oct. 12.
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Steven Seagal and Duterte on Oct. 12, 2017
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Seagal and Duterte in Palace on Oct. 14, 2017
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President Duterte and Seagal in Palace on Oct. 12, 2017
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President Duterte and Seagal in Palace on Oct. 12, 2017
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President Duterte and Seagal in Palace on Oct. 12, 2017
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President Duterte and Seagal in Palace on Oct. 12, 2017
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President Duterte and Seagal in Palace on Oct. 12, 2017
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