Update 6.30pm: The body of Jastine Valdez could be flown home to the Philippines by the middle of next week. Her family released a statement today describing their daughter as fun-loving and wonderful. Earlier: Parents of Jastine Valdez thank Irish people for supportThe parents of Jastine Valdez have described their daughter as fun-loving, wonderful, and caring. Her family have released a statement to thank the Irish people and Philippine community for their support and compassion. Earlier: Search for evidence continues in Jastine Valdez investigationThe search for evidence that may provide an insight into the murder of Jastine Valdez is continuing in south County Dublin today.

Source: Evening echo May 25, 2018 17:26 UTC