57 countries shall not be sold elsewhere in the country without payment of appropriate customs or import duties. The Department of Finance shall, in consultation with the Regional Government, promulgate the rules to govern barter and counter-trade within six (6) months from the approval of this Organic Act. SEC. 32. Consumer Education and Welfare. – The Regional Government shall promote consumer education and protect the rights, interests, and general welfare of the consumers. SEC. 33. Local Labor and Goods. – The Regional Government shall promote the preferential use of local labor and locally produced goods and materials by adopting measures to increase their competitiveness. SEC. 34. Foreign Investments. – Subject to the provisions of the Constitution, the Regional Government shall regulate and exercise authority over foreign investments within its jurisdiction. The central government or national government may intervene in such matters only if national security is involved. Tourism Development SEC. 35. Regional Tourism. – The Regional Government shall have primary jurisdiction in the promotion of tourism within the autonomous region. In promoting tourism, the diverse cultural heritage, and the moral and spiritual values of the people in the autonomous region shall be upheld, respected, and maintained. SEC. 36. Tourism Office. – The Regional Assembly may, by law, create a regional tourism office, and define its composition, powers and functions. The Department of Tourism of the central government or national government shall, whenever feasible, extend financial and technical support to the tourism program of the Regional Government.