In a game against GinebraHe was selected for his first All-Star game and also won the Three-Point shootout during that year's All-Star Weekend. Later on, Alapag and slotman Asi Taulava led the Phone Pals to the All-Filipino Cup Championship by beating the Coca-Cola Tigers in the Finals, after overcoming the 0–2 deficit to the Tigers and winning the last four games in the series to capture its first ever title.
During a match against GinebraHe was picked for his inaugural All-Star game and also took home the Three-Point contest crown at that year's All-Star Weekend. Subsequently, Alapag and Asi Taulava led the Phone Pals to the All-Filipino Cup Championship by outdoing the Coca-Cola Tigers in the Finals, after recovering from a 0–2 deficit to the Tigers and securing four consecutive victories to claim its first ever championship.