Michaelo "Buds" Buddin (born June 27, 2001) is a Filipino volleyball player who plays for the NU Bulldogs in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) and the Philippine national team.
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| Nickname | Buds | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | June 27, 2001 Balabac, Palawan, Philippines | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| College / University | National University | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Outside hitter | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life and education
editMichaelo "Buds" Buddin was born on June 27, 2001, in Mangsee, Balabac, Palawan.[1] He was raised in Balabac before moving to Puerto Princesa in his teenage years.[2] Buddin took up volleyball and often played the sport barefooted in the streets. He only initially dreamt in playing in the Palarong Pambansa.[3][4]
Buddin went to Manila to study at the NU Nazareth School for his high school studies before moving to its affiliate tertiary institution, the National University (NU).[5]
Career
editCollegiate
editBuddin plays for the NU Bulldogs in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). He first suit up for the NU-backed Sta. Elena team which took part in the 2022 Spikers' Turf Open Conference and guided by NU coach Dante Alinsunurin.[6] NU–Sta. Elena won the tournament.[7]
Buddin made his UAAP debut in Season 85 in 2023 with NU winning its third title.[5] In Season 86, he incurred an right hand injury which rendered him unavailable for almost half of the season.[8] He considered quitting volleyball due to his injury's effect in his mental health but eventually helped NU win their fourth title.[9]
Buddin helped NU win its consecutive fifth title in UAAP Season 87 despite an ankle injury in May 2025.[10]
National team
editBuddin was a prospect for the Philippine national volleyball team but his injury in early 2024 led to his exclusion from the 2024 AVC Men's Challenge Cup.[11]
Buddin eventually debuted for the Philippines in the first lege of the 2024 SEA Men's V.League in August. He helped the Philippines win two bronze medals.[11][4] He was named Best Outside Hitter for both legs of the 2024 tournament series.[12]
In 2025, Buddin featured in the Alas Pilipinas Invitationals.[13] He also played in the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship in the Philippines.[14]
Personal life
editBuddin is a Muslim.[15]
References
edit- ↑ "Michaelo Buddin - Players' Database". FIVB. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Ballecer, R. J. (April 7, 2025). "Buds Buddin Keeps His Family Close As He Chases His Dreams". The Game. One Mega Group Inc. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Dannug, Jonash (September 10, 2025). "Buddin, Ramirez, Disquitado lead youth movement for Alas Men". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- 1 2 Garcia, John Mark (September 19, 2024). "How Alas' Buds Buddin went from barefoot dreamer to breakout star". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- 1 2 Valencia, Justin (February 26, 2023). "Buddin admits bright lights of MOA got best of him in NU debut". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Dannug, Jonash (September 14, 2022). "Buddin continues to prove worth to NU-Sta. Elena". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (October 2, 2022). "Spikers' Turf: Best is yet to come for NU-Sta. Elena, says Retamar". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Dannug, Jonash (May 11, 2024). "Having Buds Buddin back helps NU decode UST puzzle". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (May 11, 2024). "UAAP: 'Ikih' Buddin says parents kept him from quitting volleyball". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (May 18, 2025). "UAAP: Buddin, NU overcome 'injuries, struggles' en route to 5-peat". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- 1 2 Ballecer, R. J. (September 10, 2024). "Buds Buddin Stays Focused After Alas Pilipinas Debut". The Game. One Mega Group Inc. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (August 25, 2024). "Alas' Buds Buddin named Best Outside Hitter anew in SEA VLeague". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Agcaoili, Lance (June 13, 2025). "Buds Buddin lives out dream teaming up with Espejo in PH win". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ "Bagunas, Espejo among statistical leaders in 2025 FIVB Men's World Championship". GMA News. September 17, 2025. Retrieved December 8, 2025.
- ↑ Tuazon, Ernest (March 9, 2025). "Buds Buddin balances Ramadan fasting with NU's title defense". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved December 8, 2025.