Peppermint Bizmoto, VITRO Inc. Ink MPLS Deal to Boost Payment Infrastructure

MANILA, Philippines — Peppermint Bizmoto Inc., a Philippine electronic money issuer (EMI), is strengthening its digital payment infrastructure through a dedicated Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) connectivity agreement involving VITRO Inc., part of the PLDT Group's enterprise technology ecosystem.

The initiative marks an important milestone in Peppermint's commitment to building secure, reliable, and scalable payment infrastructure to support its growing network of merchants, financial institutions, and technology partners.

VITRO Inc., the ICT subsidiary of the PLDT Group, is a leading provider of enterprise data center and cloud on-ramp solutions in the Philippines, providing mission-critical infrastructure supporting major enterprises and financial institutions.

By establishing dedicated MPLS connectivity, Peppermint aims to enhance network stability, improve operational reliability, and provide controlled communication channels for its payment processing systems. The MPLS infrastructure is designed to support predictable network performance, secure network architecture, and scalable connectivity as transaction volumes continue to grow.

As the Philippine digital payments industry continues to expand, reliable and resilient technology infrastructure has become increasingly essential. Peppermint's investment in dedicated MPLS connectivity reflects its commitment to delivering enterprise-grade payment services while strengthening the technological foundation supporting its operations.

By leveraging the infrastructure and expertise of VITRO Inc. and the PLDT Group, Peppermint continues to position itself as a trusted digital payment infrastructure provider in the Philippines.

VITRO Inc. was represented at the agreement signing by AVP and Group Sales Head John Combalicer, Sr. Key Account Manager Jaime Gonzalez, and Project Manager Erika Natividad, and PLDT Group was represented by Relationship Manager Ronald dela Cruz and Enterprise Technical Solutions Consultant Bryon Cosio. Peppermint was represented by Chief Operating Officer Adrian Ocampo.