Drag Race Philippines season 2

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.

Production

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.

Contestants

Ages, names, and cities stated are at time of filming.

Contestant	Age	Hometown	Outcome
Captivating Katkat	42	Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur
Arizona Brandy	25	Makati, Metro Manila
Bernie	35	Mandaluyong, Metro Manila	3rd place
	23	Marikina, Metro Manila	3rd place
Hana Beshie	24	Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental	5th place
ØV Cünt	24	Rosario, Cavite	5th place
DeeDee Marié Holliday	39	Tayabas, Quezon	7th place
Matilduh	24	Vigan, Ilocos Sur	8th place
Veruschka Levels	36	Hong Kong, China	9th place
Tiny DeLuxe	22	Pasig, Metro Manila	10th place
Astrid Mercury	29	Mandaluyong, Metro Manila	11th place
Nicole Pardaux	37	Cebu City, Cebu	11th place

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Contestants progress

Lip syncs

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Guest judges

On July 28, the celebrity guest judges for this season were revealed:

Almira and Mylene Cercado, singers and members of girl group 4th Impact
Celina and Irene Cercado, singers and members of girl group 4th Impact
Tessa Prieto, interior designer and socialite
Kim Molina, singer and actress
Anne Curtis, actress
Maricel Soriano, actress
Gloria Diaz, actress, model and Miss Universe 1969
Pangina Heals, co-host of Drag Race Thailand and contestant on RuPaul's Drag Race: UK vs the World
Bretman Rock, social media personality
Special guests

Guests who appeared in episodes, but did not judge on the main stage.
Episode 1 and 2:

Moophs, musician, producer, songwriter and DJ

Episode 5:

Cecile Martinez, choreographer

Episode 7:

Norvina, president of Anastasia Beverly Hills

Episode 8:

Fifth Solomon, actor and director

Episode 9:

Nunoy Revlon, choreographer and ballroom performer

Episode 10:

Lady Morgana, contestant and Miss Congeniality on the first season of Drag Race Philippines
Precious Paula Nicole, winner on the first season of ''Drag Race Philippines''
Episodes