An expanded anti-graft law that would penalize the corrupt in the private sector has been proposed in the House of Representatives.

Rep. Sherwin Tugna and Rep. Cinchona Cruz-Gonzales, both from Citizens Battle Against Corruption party-list, made the pitch under their House Bill (HB) 5298, which seeks punishment of any person who, without reasonable excuse, offers any advantage to any agent as an inducement to or reward for; or who, with intent to deceive his principal uses any receipt, account or other documents.

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