May 12 marks start of fast-track screenings for Philippine Idol

Philippine Idol contestants should start vocalizing - judging starts even before the auditions start.

According to Terra Daffon, ABC-5 senior vice president for corporate affairs, fast-track screenings, during which Philippine Idol contestants submit credentials for validation, will be held to accommodate all contestants, especially those from northern and southern Luzon.

Here is the schedule of fast-track screenings:

May 12
Pacific Mall in Laoag, Ilocos Norte
SM Lucena in Lucena City
SM Fairview in Quezon City

May 14
CSI Mall in San Fernando, La Union
CSI Mall in Dagupan, Pangasinan
Mart One in Cagayan
Pacific Mall in Legazpi, Albay

May 15
SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City
SM San Fernando, Pampanga

May 17
SM Bacoor in Cavite

May 18
SM Dasmarinas in Cavite

May 19
SM Bicutan, Paranaque City

May 26
SM Baguio

May 27
SM Southmall in las Pinas
SM Sta. Mesa

May 30
SM Valenzuela

Applicants will be asked to full up necessary forms and perform a minimum of two songs before a set of judges. Those who pass will each be given a badge and pass for the audition proper. There will only be one Manila audition.