filing of the Department‟s answer, conduct a hearing and decide the case, either by lifting the suspension, or continuing it for such period of time as it may order, or by revoking the license of the agency where the Department has proven the revocation to be justified. SEC. 18. Foster Homes. - No foster home, day care center and other substitute parental arrangement shall operate unless it is registered with and licensed by the Department. TITLE XI TOURISM Chapter 1 General Provisions SECTION 1. Declaration of Policy. - The Autonomous Regional Government shall promote tourism as a major socio-economic activity respecting, upholding and maintaining the diverse cultural heritage and the moral and spiritual values of the people in the autonomous region. SEC. 2. Mandate. - The Department of Tourism in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao is the primary government agency charged with the responsibility of encouraging, promoting and developing tourism as a major socio-economic activity to generate revenues and employment and to spread the benefits of tourism to a wider segment of the population, with the support, assistance and cooperation of both private and public sectors. SEC. 3. Powers and Functions. - The Department shall have the following powers and functions of are as follows: (1) Formulate policies, plans, programs and projects for the development of the tourism industry in the region; (2) Advise and assist the Regional Governor in the promulgation of regional laws relative to policies, programs and projects designed to promote and develop the tourism industry; (3) Design an integrated marketing program to attract and encourage local and foreign tourists to visit the region; (4) Promote and ensure pleasant and hospitable entry, stay and egress of tourist; (5) Coordinate with any or all government agencies, civil or military, in the implementation of tourism-related rules and regulations and other issuances, and enforcement of orders and/or decisions issued or promulgated by appropriate authority; 152