Development

The second season was first confirmed during the final episode of the first season, although the fate of the season was left uncertain after the National Telecommunications Commission and Solicitor General Jose Calida issued a cease and desist order on ABS-CBN amidst the then-lingering Enhanced community quarantine in Luzon done to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines, effectively ceasing free-to-air broadcasting operations on the network. Its aftermath, including the denial of the franchise, layoffs and loss of frequencies saw the transfer of host Billy Crawford and director Bobet Vidanes to blocktimer shows that are aired on TV5. However, it was announced on April 25, 2022 that the show would continue its return.^[6] Auditions for the season opened the following day.^[7]

Broadcast

The second season airs on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z at 7:00pm every weekend, taking over the timeslot left by the tenth season of reality show Pinoy Big Brother, which aired its last post-season special on June 19, 2022. In addition, TV5 also airs the season, marking the first time the network aired an iteration of the Idol franchise since Philippine Idol in 2006. TV5 airs the season at 8:30pm on Saturdays and 9:00pm on Sundays, taking over the timeslot left by the second season of reality singing competition Masked Singer Pilipinas, which aired its finale on June 18, 2022.^[8]

Sponsorships

The show partnered with video social media platform UpLive, which hosted the show's online auditions.^[9] The platform also aired the show's online companion show, The Next Idol PH, which is hosted by the show's former contestants.^[10]

Prizes

The winner of the season received an exclusive recording contract from ABS-CBN Music, well as a ₱1,000,000 cash prize. They also received a franchise from Dermacare and a house and lot from Camella Homes worth ₱2,500,000.^[5]

Marketing

Idol Philippines launched its own non-fungible token (NFT) collection featuring the show's logo, tickets, and the likeness of the contestants as part of a promotion. It became the first-ever Philippine television program to launch its own NFT collection.^[11][12]

Platinum ticket

This season introduced the Platinum Ticket. Derived from the platinum ticket first introduced in the twentieth season of American Idol, a platinum ticket would allow its recipient to directly advance to the solo round of the Middle Rounds. The judges are given one chance to award a platinum ticket to a contestant of their choice. Only one judge is allowed to award a ticket per audition.^[16]

Group round

The golden ticket holders were divided into fourteen groups named by its respective members. Each group selected a song to perform from a wall containing several song titles. Following a group's performance, the judges chooses an indefinite number of contestants to advance to the next round. The first performances of the Group round were aired on the latter half of Episode 12, which aired on July 31, 2022.^[27] At the end of the group rounds, forty-four contestants remained.

Do or Die round

The remaining contestants were grouped by the judges and was also assigned a song to perform as a group. Like in the previous round, the judges will choose an indefinite number of contestants to advance to the next round at the end of each performance. The round aired on August 7, 2022. At the end of this round, twenty contestants remained.

Solo round (Top 20)

The remaining twenty contestants, including the four platinum ticket holders performed individually with a song of their choice. The round aired on August 13 and 14, 2022. Twelve contestants were selected by the judges to advance to the next round. Three of four platinum ticket holders were eliminated in this round.

Week 1: Top 12 – Hugot

The theme for this week was "hugot", as such the Top 12 performed ballads. The contestants were mentored by former ASAP Sessionistas members Nina and Ice Seguerra. Moira Dela Torre was absent from the episode because she tested positive for COVID-19.^[30]

Week 2: Top 10 – Songs of Ogie Alcasid

For this week, the Top 10 performed the songs sung or written by Ogie Alcasid. The contestants were mentored by Alcasid, himself. Dela Torre returned for this week after recovering from COVID-19, which caused her to miss the previous week's episodes.

Week 3: Top 8 – Teleserye and Movie Theme Songs

The Top 8 performed theme songs from Philippine television drama series and movies. This week featured Angeline Quinto as the guest mentor.

Week 4: Top 6 – Showstoppers

The Top 6 hopefuls performed "showstopping" songs of their choice. The contestants were mentored by musical directors Louie Ocampo and Ria Osorio.^[33]

Week 5: The Final Showdown (September 17 & 18)