He studied in Molo Institute, Iloilo where he obtained both his primary and secondary education.

He graduated at Colegio de San Juan de Letran with the degree of Bachelor of Arts in 1907 and La Jurisprudencia where he received his Bachelor of Laws degree in 1911.

Senator Magalona was chairman of the Committees on Accounts and Civil Service; Rules; Public Health; Labor and Immigration and National Exterprises.

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He was married to Consuelo Gayoso with two children including Pancho Magalona.