Dozens of beachgoers were stung by jellyfish at the Tondaligan Beach in Dagupan City on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, prompting authorities to suspend bathing at sea for safety.

Several swimmers were stung as early as 8 a.m. Lifeguards and responders assisted the victims quickly and provided first aid.

Photos from the scene showed victims being treated along the shore.

The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) recorded 58 cases of jellyfish stings, with five people brought to the hospital.

“Mga nagsusuka po. Di ma-tolerate po ang kati at affected po ang kanilang paghinga,” Ella Oribello, chief lifeguard at Tondaligan Beach Park, said.

Authorities banned swimming temporarily while they checked the area for further risks.

“Check muna natin ang areas, just to be sure na lang. Kasi ang kinatatakutan namin baka magkaroon ng allergic reaction. Mas mainam na kumpleto na silang umuwi rather than umuwi sila na hindi kumpleto,” Dagupan City DRRM officer Ronald De Guzman said.

With swimming prohibited, beachgoers stayed in cottages and tents instead.

Visitor turnout also dropped this Holy Week, with authorities recording only about 30 percent of the beach’s 5,000 capacity, possibly due to the ongoing fuel crisis.

Despite the incident, police said the overall situation remained peaceful.

“Peaceful naman. Wala tayong naitalang insidente, mga petty crimes. Kahit nalunod, zero incident po tayo,” Lt. Salvador Cacho, officer-in-charge of Dagupan City Police Station 6, said.

Authorities will remain on full alert until the end of the holiday period.