Singapore – After its successful premiere in March 2014, The Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines is set to return to the Asian Food Channel (AFC) for a second season on StarHub, Channel 435. Scripps Networks Interactive, parent company of AFC and the leader in lifestyle media, will continue its partnership with the Philippine Department of Tourism and the Tourism Promotions Board Philippines to produce this 13-part series.

In season 2, 10 new food and adventure-loving contestants from around the world will be selected to travel across four stunning regions of the Philippines. They will compete in a series of traditional-themed culinary challenges, engage in high-speed races and create mouth-watering Filipino delicacies in hopes of winning the first place cash prize of USD30,000.

Individuals who are over 18 years of age, have a thirst for adventure and are passionate about traditional cuisines and travel, are invited to rise to the challenge and submit their audition videos at www.facebook.com/asianfoodchannel between June 30 to August 10. Contestants will be selected by Asian Food Channel based on their personality and on-screen appeal. Those shortlisted will be notified by August 11.

CheeK, head of creative, content and marketing for Scripps Networks Interactive, Asia Pacific said, “We are excited to give our fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Philippines with an all-access pass to the country’s best-kept secrets – from its diverse cuisine and rich cultural heritage to its friendly people and extreme adventure! Whether you are watching the action on AFC or experiencing it first-hand as a contestant, we promise a truly exhilarating experience!”

In the previous season, Hong Kong resident Jun Wu won the grand prize of USD30,000 in cash and a 3D2N travel package to the Philippines after an intense cooking showdown in the finale. Runners-up Timothy Ong and Connie Chew also walked away with USD6,000 and USD4,000 in cash, respectively.