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Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Passi
Spend a half‑day in Passi to see the main square, church and street, then head back – one day is enough.
Passi is a small city on central Panay with a walkable centre, a historic church, a festive plaza and easy bus links to Iloilo (50 km) and Roxas (68 km). One full day lets you see the highlights and sample local food.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Mar (festival), Dec–Jan (Christmas lights), dry season Dec–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- PHP
- Money
- Philippine pesos (₱) in small notes for jeepneys, market stalls, tips and taxis; malls and hotels take cards.
- Daily spend
- Budget ₱800–₱1,200 excl. bed · Mid ₱1,300–₱2,000 excl. bed · High ₱2,200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Globe and Smart sell SIMs at airports; SIM registration with passport is required by law.
- Emergency
- Police 117 · Fire and ambulance 117 · National emergency 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B, C · 220 V · 60 Hz · US flat pins common; check your devices for 220 V.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: 10% if no service charge.; Grab / taxi: Round up.; Boat crew: ₱100–200 per tour.; Massage: ₱50–100.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations cheap.
- Toilets
- Called 'CR' (comfort room); bring tissue; many lack toilet seats.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | ₱30–₱60 |
| Meal (local restaurant, e.g., lechon, inasal) | ₱120–₱250 |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ₱15–₱30 |
| Tricycle ride (short, <2 km (1.2 mi))Tricycle ride (short, <1.2 mi (2 km)) | ₱20–₱40 |
| Ceres Liner bus (Iloilo ↔ Passi) | ₱200–₱300 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- ILO · Iloilo International Airport
- —
- RXS · Roxas City Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Ceres Liner Iloilo → Passi
- about ₱250 one‑way (check schedule)
- Tricycle within Passi
- ₱20–₱40 per short ride
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
The poblacion is walkable; tricycles are the main local transport for short trips.
See and do
Known for
- Pintados Festival (March)
- Plaza Paloma pineapple sculpture
- St. William Parish Church
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Iloilo City | Ceres Liner bus, about 1 h 15 min | ≈1 h 30 min |
| Roxas City | Ceres Liner bus, about 1 h 30 min | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Christine's Place Inland Resort & Hotel
- Near city centre, basic rooms
- Nine Suite Business Hotel
- Business‑style, on Sara Road
- Red Doorz at Guest Hotel
- Budget chain, easy access
- Lungao Drive Inn And Lodge
- Outside town, near nature
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pasaylo-apasaylo-a |
| Thank you | Salamatsalamat |
| How much is it? | Tagpila ini?tagpila ini? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Diin ang kasilyas?diin ang kasilyas? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Smile, handshake; 'po' to elders; avoid: Loud confrontation
- Beckoning: Palm down, wave; avoid: Palm up (used for animals)
- Invitations: Accept food offered or decline politely; avoid: Refusing bluntly
- Time: Expect 'Filipino time' socially; avoid: Lateness for flights and boats
- Churches: Covered clothes; avoid: Loud tours during Mass
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus schedules can vary; check Ceres Liner times especially on weekends.
- Peak heat in Apr–May; stay hydrated.
- Petty theft can occur in crowded markets – keep valuables secure.
Generally safe for day visitors; watch belongings in markets and use reputable transport.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Passi yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Pintados Festival (March)
- Plaza Paloma pineapple sculpture
- St. William Parish Church
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Passi City Official Site: passicity.gov.ph/
- Wikivoyage: Passi, revision 5240005 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240005
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/passi). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.