The possible ' Grand Slam II ' for the team did n't happen with the 1998 Asian Games set in December and Cone being named head coach , Abarrientos , Duremdes and Lastimosa were tapped to lead the Philippine team . Assistants Jun Reyes and Dickey Bachmann took over for Alaska . But despite a strong showing from the slasher Rodney Santos and their resident shooter , Rhoel Gomez , the Milkmen failed to enter the semis of both the special 1998 PBA Centennial Cup and the season-ending Governor 's Cup
1998 PBA Centennial Cup
1998 PBA Centennial Cup
Alaska Aces (PBA)