7-year-old gymnast shines in Cagayan Valley regional meet

SANTIAGO CITY, ISABELA, Philippines — Shy and a boy of few words, seven-year-old Ethan Jace Viernes relished his victory in the Cagayan Valley Regional Athletic Meet 2026 here, snatching four golds in four categories to dislodge more experienced athletes in gymnastics. On Sunday, he took four gold medals and one bronze in five categories, winning