Claim: In the 2010 Philippine House of Representatives elections in Eastern Visayas, the proclaimed winner, garnering a total of 118,113 votes, is Carmen Cari's son - Jose Carlos Cari.
Evidence: Incumbent Carmen Cari is in third consecutive term already and is ineligible for reelection. Her son Baybay City mayor Jose Carlos is her party's nominee for the district's seat and is running unopposed. Lakas–Kampi Jose Carlos Cari 118,113 100.00 Philippine House of Representatives election at Leyte's 5th district