Manila, June 26 -- The Commission on Population and Development (CPD) is stepping up efforts to encourage more Filipino men to take an active role in family planning.

Speaking on the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon program on Friday, CPD Deputy Executive Director Lolito Tacardon said fatherhood goes beyond being the family's financial provider, with men expected to share responsibility in raising children and making decisions.

"Ang pagbuo at pagsusuporta at pagsiguro na maging maginhawa ang pamilya ay shared responsibility po ito between the wife and the husband (Building, supporting and ensuring a comfortable family life is a shared responsibility between the wife and the husband)," Tacardon said.

"Hindi lamang siya taga-provide ng financial...