In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · Philippines
Sison
Spend a half‑day in Sison for Antong Falls and the Diocesan Shrine; stay overnight in nearby Urdaneta if you need a bed.
Sison is a small municipality in Pangasinan known for Antong Falls, a historic shrine, and a modest market. With no hotels and limited transport, a few hours suffice for the sights; overnight visitors should base themselves in a larger town such as Urdaneta.
- Country
- Philippines
- Best months
- Dec–May (dry season)
- Avoid
- Jun–Nov (rainy season)
- Stay
- 0 nights
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 ₱1,200–₱1,800 excl. bed · High ₱1,800+ 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
- 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 local cafe | ₱30–₱50 |
| Meal (seafood at Leeza's Kambingan) | ₱150–₱250 |
| Bottle of water | ₱20–₱35 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LAO · Laoag International Airport
- ≈ 120 km (75 mi) north, about 2 h by bus or car≈ 75 mi (120 km) north, about 2 h by bus or car
- MNL · Ninoy Aquino International Airport
- ≈ 260 km (162 mi) south, about 4–5 h by bus or car≈ 162 mi (260 km) south, about 4–5 h by bus or car
Typical fares
- Manila → Sison (Victory Liner)
- about ₱1,200 one‑way, 2 h 30 min (check)
- Jeepney within Sison
- ₱10–₱15 per 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
Jeepneys and tricycles are the main local transport; sidecars/pedicabs appear in some barangays. For longer trips, Victory Liner buses run hourly from Manila via Dau and Tarlac.
See and do
Known for
- Antong Falls
- Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Sison Plaza
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Antong Falls | Jeepney or tricycle from town centre, about 5 min ride | ≈15 min total |
| Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel | Walk from Sison Plaza, 10 min | ≈10 min |
Sleep
- Urdaneta City
- Nearest town with hotels; about 15 km (9.3 mi) (≈20 min by jeepney).Nearest town with hotels; about 9.3 mi (15 km) (≈20 min by jeepney).
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Paumanhin |
| Thank you | Salamat |
| How much? | Magkano? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Saan ang banyo? |
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
- No airport serves Sison; plan bus or car travel.
- Bus schedules can change; verify Victory Liner timings before departure.
- Roads may be affected by heavy rain in the wet season.
Low crime; typical rural caution applies—watch belongings on crowded jeepneys.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Sison yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Antong Falls
- Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
- Sison Plaza
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Sison, revision 5288852 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5288852
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/sison). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.