Tourist mistakes Philippines women's jail for hotel, prison's response goes viral
A tourist mistook a women's prison in the Philippines for a hotel, asking them about available units. The exchange went viral after officials shared it online, prompting jokes and reminders to verify listings.
A tourist looking for accommodation accidentally contacted a women’s prison in the Philippines after mistaking the facility for a place to stay.
The unusual exchange was shared by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), an agency under the Philippines’ Department of the Interior and Local Government, on its official Facebook account, where it posted a screenshot of the conversation with the tourist.
In the screenshot, the woman was seen messaging the bureau, asking, "Hello, are there any units still available?" The BJMP responded by clarifying, "Ma'am, this is a women's prison."
Realising the mistake, the tourist replied, "Oh, sorry."
Sharing the interaction online, the BJMP added a reminder that its facilities were not hotels, while emphasising that it continued to work towards maintaining safe, secure and sanitary conditions for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in line with its mandate.
Take a look at the post here:
The post prompted a wave of humorous reactions from social media users, many of whom joked about the unusual mix-up.
Several users playfully asked whether the tourist had finally found her “boarding house”, while others joked that the facility came with “complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner” along with a uniform.
Some users also made light of the situation by saying that, compared to being homeless, a prison would at least provide shelter and meals.
However, the comments remained largely focused on the amusing nature of the misunderstanding, with users joking about how the woman may have confused the jail facility with a hotel or accommodation listing.
A tourist looking for accommodation accidentally contacted a women’s prison in the Philippines after mistaking the facility for a place to stay.
The unusual exchange was shared by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), an agency under the Philippines’ Department of the Interior and Local Government, on its official Facebook account, where it posted a screenshot of the conversation with the tourist.
In the screenshot, the woman was seen messaging the bureau, asking, "Hello, are there any units still available?" The BJMP responded by clarifying, "Ma'am, this is a women's prison."
Realising the mistake, the tourist replied, "Oh, sorry."
Sharing the interaction online, the BJMP added a reminder that its facilities were not hotels, while emphasising that it continued to work towards maintaining safe, secure and sanitary conditions for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in line with its mandate.
Take a look at the post here:
The post prompted a wave of humorous reactions from social media users, many of whom joked about the unusual mix-up.
Several users playfully asked whether the tourist had finally found her “boarding house”, while others joked that the facility came with “complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner” along with a uniform.
Some users also made light of the situation by saying that, compared to being homeless, a prison would at least provide shelter and meals.
However, the comments remained largely focused on the amusing nature of the misunderstanding, with users joking about how the woman may have confused the jail facility with a hotel or accommodation listing.
A tourist looking for accommodation accidentally contacted a women’s prison in the Philippines after mistaking the facility for a place to stay.
The unusual exchange was shared by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), an agency under the Philippines’ Department of the Interior and Local Government, on its official Facebook account, where it posted a screenshot of the conversation with the tourist.
In the screenshot, the woman was seen messaging the bureau, asking, "Hello, are there any units still available?" The BJMP responded by clarifying, "Ma'am, this is a women's prison."
Realising the mistake, the tourist replied, "Oh, sorry."
Sharing the interaction online, the BJMP added a reminder that its facilities were not hotels, while emphasising that it continued to work towards maintaining safe, secure and sanitary conditions for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) in line with its mandate.
Take a look at the post here:
The post prompted a wave of humorous reactions from social media users, many of whom joked about the unusual mix-up.
Several users playfully asked whether the tourist had finally found her “boarding house”, while others joked that the facility came with “complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner” along with a uniform.
Some users also made light of the situation by saying that, compared to being homeless, a prison would at least provide shelter and meals.
However, the comments remained largely focused on the amusing nature of the misunderstanding, with users joking about how the woman may have confused the jail facility with a hotel or accommodation listing.
