Adrian Cristobal

Adrian Cristobal
Born	(1932-02-20)February 20, 1932
Died	December 22, 2007(2007-12-22) (aged 75)
Nationality	Filipino
Citizenship	Filipino
Education	University of the East
Notable awards	Palanca Awards

Adrian E. Cristobal (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^[1] 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."^[2]