Budol Awards 2021: The Best Things We Bought This Year

From double-digit to payday sales, we’ve all had our share of budols this year. Whether it’s the popular food you first saw on TikTok or the appliance you knew you never needed, there are some ‘budols’ worth sharing and looking back to.

As the year closes, also worth celebrating is the Best Mode of Payment we’ve used for online shopping at the comfort of our home. With GCash, we were #GToShop online because we no longer need to withdraw cash for deliveries or leave home to shop for essentials! Offering a secure, convenient and rewarding way to pay for essentials, gifts and self-treats, shopping for budols for the next year with GCash is only bound to get better.

Celebrating the year that was and looking forward to more exciting buys in 2022, here are some of the best budols you can still check out with GCash:

1. Vacuum-insulated Tumbler

Whether working at home or at the office, staying hydrated or having a caffeine fix within reach has been much of a necessity. Of all the reusable and insulate mugs, this budget-friendly Tyeso tumbler has been the most raved about. The Tyeso Tumbler is double-walled and claims to keep hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold for up to 6 hours. It also comes with a clear lid, two lid covers and a straw.

You can check out the Tyeso Tumbler on Lazada.

2. Robot vacuum

Kapitbahays definitely know the satisfaction of keeping the house clean. For some though, no matter how satisfying it is to beat dust, constant sweeping and vacuuming is back-breaking. This year, neat freaks gushed over a cleaning companion: the robot vacuum!

Eufy's RoboVac G10 Hybrid is said to be its most powerful to date, combining sweeping and mopping for a deeper clean. You can also give instructions by voice or using your phone through the EufyHome app, Amazon Alexa, or the Google Assistant.

Get this on SM’s online store.

3. Cochinillo

Lechon has always been a staple when it comes to Filipino celebrations but this year, we found a spin to our favorite roasted pig as we had to hold more intimate gatherings: the cochinillo or a roasted suckling pig. It’s small yet packed with flavors and so tender even a plate can cut through it!

Bizu Patisserie’s Cochinillo comes from Segovia, Spain and comes with white wine jus, apple mango chutney and liver sauce.

You can place your order and pay with GCash through their website.

4. Egg Drop Sandwich

2021 is still the year of binge watching K-Drama and if you’re a certified fan, chances are you’ve come across the famous egg drop sandwich on your fave shows, especially Hospital Playlist. This savory snack is traditionally made with eggs and fillings, like bacon and cheese sandwiched between thick slices of bread and drizzled with egg drop sauce.

Smash Buns’ Mr. Bacon Cheese Toast is made of buttery brioche loaf and loaded with smoked bacon, fluffy eggs, melted cheese and their special sauce.

Smash Buns is available on FoodPanda.

5. Smart bulbs

Sometimes getting out of bed to switch the lights off takes so much energy. It’s a good thing smart bulbs became popular this year! With just a few taps on your phone, you can turn on or turn off your lights – or even customize the color, brightness and temperature.

The TP-Link Tapo L530E Smart Wi-Fi Light Bulb allows you to manage the lights with your voice commands through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It even has Sunrise and Sunset Modes, which automatically activate your light according to your time zone.

Get the TP-Link Smart Wi-Fi Light Bulb on their official Lazada store.

For the coming new year, #PayWithGCash for more budols from the comfort of your home, without the need to deal with cash. If you’re also on the lookout for appliances, furniture, gadgets and other big-ticket purchases, it’s the perfect time to activate your GCredit on your GCash app so you won’t need to load up your e-wallet or use a credit card.

Welcome the new year by leveling up your purchasing power and downloading the GCash app on App Store or Google Play. Get it now and discover why #LifeIsG with GCash!