Buds Buddin
Filipino volleyball player (born 2001)
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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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| 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
Michaelo "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
Collegiate
Buddin 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
Buddin 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
Buddin is a Muslim.[15]