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 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| 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."