The family of the late Jastine Valdez has said she was a “fun-loving, wonderful, caring daughter and friend”. Her parents, Teresita and Danillo Valdez, have thanked the Irish people for their support, along with the Filipino community living in Ireland. In a statement, her parents said: “It has been of some comfort knowing how deeply our beautiful daughter Jastine has affected the people of Ireland. She was a fun-loving, wonderful, caring daughter and friend. “They have acted with the utmost professionalism and speed to return our beautiful daughter Jastine to us,” they said.

Source: The Irish Times May 25, 2018 14:56 UTC