From early hours, the different permanent commissions and technical subcommissions have been convened for the sponsorship of draft bills and the debate on social and economic impact laws for the country. The Commission on Work, Health, and Social Development began sessions at 9:00 a.m. in the Carlos (Titi) Alvarado Auditorium. Other topics include the regulation of tattoos in public officials and the labor contracting of residents in areas of state works. Human Rights and Institutionalism In the Blue Hall, the Government, Justice, and Constitutional Affairs Commission is conducting interviews with candidates for the position of Ombudsman. The National Assembly advances in interviews for the Ombudsman's Office and ratifications. Various commissions of the National Assembly are in session to address issues of health, reforms to the horizontal property regime, and the management of municipal sports fields. Meanwhile, the Credentials Committee has scheduled for 2:00 p.m. the consideration of the appointment of Master Isidro Sigfrido Carbonell Olmos as General Director of the National Charity Lottery, in addition to discussing reforms to the Organic Regulations of the Internal Regime of the National Assembly. Infrastructure, Family, and Culture The legislative agenda also contemplates technical tables and subcommissions. Infrastructure: Analysis of Bill 524 on the Horizontal Property Regime. Woman and Family: Review of Law 82 of 2013 on the prevention of violence against women and reforms to the Family Code on guardianship. Education and Culture: Recognition of the Bolívar Neighborhood as a historical site and the Pelingreño drum as intangible cultural heritage. Municipal Affairs: General framework for the sporting use of municipal sports fields. Finally, the Ordinary Plenary Session is convened for 3:30 p.m., where the follow-up of the topics discussed in the various legislative instances is expected.
Panama's Legislative Commissions Analyze Social Security Reforms
Panama's National Assembly is focused on a wide range of issues, including health, social security, justice, and culture. Commissions are discussing bills on regulating tattoos for public officials, women's rights, and municipal facility management. Pensioner benefits are also a key focus.