SOMA ABSENCE EXPLAINED San Simon Vice Mayor Romanoel Santos explained his absence on the recent State of the Municipality Address (SOMA) of Mayor Abundio Punsalan Jr. Among Santos’ reasons were the timing of the SOMA, the lack of coordination of the Office of the Mayor with him, and his dissatisfaction on Punsalan’s accomplishments. Santos alleged that Punsalan failed to fulfill his promises to Simonians during the campaign period which included the opening of a public hospital, market, and ceme