Adrian Cristobal
Adrian Cristobal | |
|---|---|
| 18th Secretary of Labor | |
| In office 1971–1972 | |
| President | Ferdinand Marcos |
| Preceded by | Blas Ople |
| Succeeded by | Blas Ople |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adrian Empremiado Cristobal February 20, 1932 |
| Died | December 22, 2007 (aged 75) Makati, Philippines |
| Resting place | Santuario de San Antonio Parish Columbarium |
| Education | University of the East |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Awards | Palanca Awards |
Adrian Empremiado Cristobal Sr. (February 20, 1932 – December 22, 2007) was a Filipino writer who frequently touched on political and historical themes. Perhaps best known to the public for his "Breakfast Table" newspaper column, he was also a Palanca Award–winning playwright, fictionist and essayist. He likewise held several positions in government during the administration of President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
Upon his death from lung cancer on December 22, 2007, a Resolution was proposed in the Philippine Senate citing Cristobal as "a prolific journalist, a political satirist, a historical writer and lecturer, a well-respected columnist, a brilliant fictionist and essayist, a creative playwright, a literary genius and a hardworking publisher."