Barangay Lifelines: Manual Tire Vulcanizing

In many rural parts of the Philippines, there’s a skill that quietly keeps communities moving. <break time="1.0s" />

Manual tire vulcanizing. <break time="0.7s" /> No machines. No fancy tools. Just heat, rubber,

and experience. <break time="1.0s" /> This is a skill passed down from elders, relatives,

and neighbors. <break time="1.0s" /> In places where the nearest town is six kilometers away,

or even farther for others, a flat tire isn’t just a small problem. <break time="1.2s" /> It means you’re

stuck. <break time="0.7s" /> No ride to the market. No way to get to school or work. No easy access to

help. <break time="1.2s" /> That’s why vulcanizing shops exist in almost every barangay. <break time="1.0s" />

They’re not just roadside businesses. They’re lifelines. <break time="1.0s" /> These mechanics know how to light