Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and President Rodrigo Roa Duterte exchange handshakes during the bilateral meeting between Russia and the Philippines at the Coconut Palace in Pasay City, November 14, 2017. The two countries signed eight agreements as ties between Manila and Moscow reach "new heights', according to Medvedev. POOL PHOTO FROM CAMILLE ANTE
THE Philippines has inked eight deals with Russia during President Rodrigo Duterte's bilateral meeting with Russia's Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev late Monday night.