Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, May 22) — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Wednesday that the body of a woman found dead in Ireland was that of 24-year-old Filipino student Jastine Valdez.

It said the Philippine consulates in London and Dublin have been coordinating with authorities since Valdez, an accountancy student, was reported missing.

In a statement, Philippine Ambassador to London Antonio Lagdameo said they have received the confirmation from the honorary Consul in Ireland.

"We received the report from our honorary consul in Dublin confirming that the body they found yesterday is indeed the mortal remains of Jastine Valdez," Lagdameo said. "Therefore on behalf of the government, I extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family, and pray for her eternal repose. And we offer the hand of assistance and support in this very challenging and trying times."

The DFA on Tuesday said it is reaching out to Valdez's family.

"Ambassador to London Antonio Lagdameo said Honorary Consul Mark Congdon will be discussing with the family possible assistance the Department may be able to extend," the DFA said in a statement.

Valdez was last seen leaving her home in Enniskerry village on Saturday. She relocated there three years ago.

The DFA said Valdez' body was found on Monday following a frantic search over the weekend. Her suspected captor, a 40-year-old Irish man, was shot dead by the police on Sunday.

"We grieve with the loved ones of Jastine Valdez, someone so young and so full of promise, who was suddenly taken away from them," Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said.