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.
He was chosen for his first All-Star game against Ginebraand also won the Three-Point competition during that year's All-Star Weekend. Subsequently, Alapag and Asi Taulava led the Phone Pals to the All-Filipino Cup Championship by overcoming a 0–2 deficit to the Coca-Cola Tigers and winning four consecutive games to claim its first ever title.