Cartoonists' take on Duterte's ICC arrest

Cartoonists' take on Duterte's ICC arrest

On March 11, 2025, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by Philippine authorities following an ICC warrant, which charged him with crimes against humanity for alleged extrajudicial killings during his presidency. How did the editorial cartoonists all over the Philippines visually represent this issue? Cartoon by Cartoonist ZACH Cartoon by Isang Tasang Kape Cartoon by Latagaw Cartoon by Sat’s Ire Cartoon by Haui Sacay Cartoon …

By: Atty. Josiah David Quising “Why the ICC? Why not here in the Philippines?” – this is a common question on social media these days. Let’s discuss the opinions of experts. Rodrigo Duterte has been accused of crimes against humanity, in relation to extrajudicial killings or EJKs from when he was mayor of Davao City (2011-2016) to extrajudicial killings under his anti-drug campaign as president (2016–2019). According to the ICC Prosecutor, this …