(6) Formulate standards for the operation of tourism-oriented establishments within the minimum level acceptable to local and international norms; (7) Promulgate rules and regulations governing the operations and activities of all persons, firms, entities and establishments that cater to tourists; provide standards for accreditations of hotels, resorts and tourist-oriented facilities for classification purposes consistent with national laws; (8) Prescribe information reporting on the purchase, sale or lease of accredited tourismoriented facilities; (9) Ensure a peaceful, harmonious, positive and constructive tourism development industry; (10) Provide technical assistance to the Committee on Privatization and Asset Privatization Trust, or such other government agency, office or institution as are charged with the duty and/or responsibility of selling government-owned or controlled hotels, resorts and other tourist-oriented facilities within the ARMM; (11) Promote the ARMM as the locale for foreign film or movie production or any other form of wholesome entertainment that will project good image of the region as a tourist destination; (12) Develop programs to encourage private sector investment and participation in tourism activities and projects; (13) Promote the protection, maintenance and preservation of historical, cultural and natural assets which are tourist attractions with the appropriate government agencies or with the private sector or with the owners of said assets or attractions; (14) Undertake research studies and surveys for the continuing analysis of economic conditions and trends relating to tourism and travel and maintain a statistical data bank on tourism industry; (15) Protect and enhance the Filipino image in the entertainment field and thereby gain better international respect and reputation for the region by assisting the appropriate government agency by screening Filipino performers being sent abroad; (16) Recommend to the Regional Governor the granting of incentives to tourist-oriented facilities; (17) Assist in the enforcement of all laws and regulations for the protection of tourists and other transients; (18) Arrange whenever deemed appropriate, for the reclamation of any land adjacent to or adjoining the tourist zone in coordination with appropriate government agencies; 153

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