Tourist Mistakenly Inquires About Room Availability at Baguio Jail
The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Baguio City revealed on social media that a female tourist mistakenly inquired about "available units" at its female dormitory, mistaking it for a hotel. Officials clarified it was a jail, and the tourist apologized. The facility is overcrowded.
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