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Woman looking for hotel accidentally tries to book a room in prison: ‘Ma’am, this is a jail for women’

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A woman in the Philippines mistakenly messaged the BJMP Baguio City Jail Female Dormitory to ask about room availability, thinking it was a hotel.
The jail staff replied, 'Ma’am, this is a jail for women,' correcting her error.
The woman apologized after realizing her mistake.
The jail authorities posted the interaction on social media with the woman's permission, sparking humorous reactions from users.
The incident occurred in Baguio City, Philippines, and was reported by Hindustan Times on July 28, 2026.