Paolo Bediones, host of Survivor Philippines announced in Davao City that the cash prize for Survivor Philippines is three-million pesos, tax free—the biggest cash prize ever offered for a local reality show. And that’s not all, Survivor Philippines is to shoot in a foreign country with the 16 castaways plus 80 production staff, including Paolo, during 39 days of taping. As per the strict regulation of Castaway Productions—franchise owner of Survivor (USA, Worldwide), Survivor Philippines will not be held in the Philippines. Pinoy lang ang magiging castaways ngunit hindi sa Pilipinas ang remote island na gagamitin. Wala raw kasing Survivor franchise na ginagawa sa sariling bansa. They will also use 10 cameras to record every movement of the 16 castaways.

Survivor Philippines production people stressed that it is not an ‘artista’ search. In order to join, a castaway wannabe need not sing, act or dance to be qualified. Castaway hopefuls who fall on the right age bracket requirement (18 - 60 years old), must be physically fit and mentally capable to live 39 days in a remote island are what is just needed.

The Davao leg of the audition kicked off last May 1 and 2, and it was a hit. Ironically, many of them might not have seen a single episode of this famous reality game show, they were just there for the prize pot or the chance to be discovered and be an “artista.”

The scheduled dates of the next Survivor Philippines are:

* CEBU (SM Cebu) - May 5 and 6
* ILOILO (SM Iloilo) - May 8 and 9
* BAGUIO (SM Baguio) - May 17 and 18
* MANILA (SM North Edsa) - May 21 and 22
* MANILA (SM Manila) - May 23

Q: How do I audition for Survivor Philippines and what time will the auditions be held?

A: Simply go to the audition venues on the designated dates. Auditions for Survivor Philippines will be conducted during MALL HOURS from 10 AM - 10 PM.

Q: Where do we get the forms for the Survivor Philippines auditions?

A: You can get the forms at the venue when you arrive. Remember to bring your own pens.

Q: What do we need to bring for the auditions?

A: Aside from a pen to fill in the audition forms, you only need to bring yourself. Be prepared for interviews and challenges that will test your wit and skills to show the selection panel that you are fit to be one of the 16 castaways. Good Luck..