Adrian Cristobal, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Adrian Cristobal

Filipino writer

Date of Birth: 20-Feb-1932

Date of Death: 22-Dec-2007

Profession: politician, columnist

Nationality: Philippines

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

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 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."