Eros S. Atalia is a Filipino author, professor and journalist from Cavite City, Philippines who wrote several books including the Palanca Award-winning 'Tatlong Gabi, Tatlong Araw' (lit. Three Nights, Three Days) in 2013 and Ang Ikatlong Anti-Kristo<nowiki/>' (lit. The Third Antichrist) in 2017. His book 'Ligo Na U, Lapit Na Me' (published in 2009) was adapted into film in 2011. He is a faculty member at De La Salle University Manila, and was a resident at the International Writing Program of the University of Iowa. Atalia also co-founded the defunct local newspaper Responde Cavite, where he also served as an editor.