The second season of Drag Race Philippines premiered on 2 August 2023. The season aired on HBO Go in Philippines and WOW Presents Plus internationally. The season was confirmed, alongside Drag Race Philippines: Untucked!, by World of Wonder on 19 October 2022.
The winner of the second of Drag Race Philippines was Captivating Katkat, with Arizona Brandy as the runner-up. Hana Beshie was named Miss Congeniality.
On 6 October 2022, season 1 alternate judge Rajo Laurel teased about a renewal of the show. However, both Discovery+ and HBO Go denied that there was already a season two of Drag Race Philippines in production.
On 19 October 2022, the production company, World of Wonder announced that the show, alongside Drag Race Philippines: Untucked!, have been renewed for a second season.
On 30 October 2022, it was announced via the shows official Instagram page, that casting for the second season was now open. Applications remained open for four weeks until closing on 1 December 2022.
In March 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery Asia-Pacific announced that streaming platform Discovery+ would be discontinued in the Philippines on 27 April 2023, leaving the national broadcasting exclusivity to video-on demand service HBO Go.
On 29 June 2023, World of Wonder, released a promotional post on social media. The post showcases the host, Paolo Ballesteros in a tropical-themed set. On 5 July 2023, alongside Ballesteros, judges KaladKaren and Jiggly Caliente would recur their roles again during season 2. And lastly, on 28 July 2023, photographer BJ Pascual, actor and comedian Jon Santos and fashion designer Rajo Laurel were reconfirmed as alternating judges this season.
Twelve contestants were announced on 11 July 2023.
Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.
Notes:
On July 28, the celebrity guest judges for this season were revealed:
Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage.
Episode 1 and 2:
Episode 5:
Episode 7:
Episode 8:
Episode 9:
Episode 10:
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