Manila, April 24 -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Wednesday said it would maintain the highest level of professionalism in delivering public services, free from politics and other ill motivations, the agency's spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Irene Dumlao, assistant secretary for Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG), said the DSWD always adheres to the proper guidelines when it comes to implementation of the government programs.

"May mga guidelines kami na sinusunod, may verification system kami in the identification of beneficiaries, may assessment na isinasagawa ang aming mga social workers sa ground, nagkakaroon din ng analysis or assessment ang ating butihing secretary (We have guidelines that we fol...