And how Bayan Muna justifies its use of pork – By Raïssa Robles – College student Pio Mijares was arrested on Independence Day for publicly calling President Benigno Aquino the “pork barrel king”, demanding his ouster and shouting that nothing has changed in the country.

I personally think Mijares is wrong in what he said. But I also think he has the constitutional right to say it. The authorities over-reacted and could do even more damage to the body politic if they pursue the criminal cases they filed against Mijares.