[1] In 1929, barrio Hingoso was separated from Macalelon to form the new municipality of General Luna.

According to a 2017 flood mapping survey by the University of the Philippines Diliman and Mapua Institute of Technology on the Macalelon River, it was revealed that about half of the town's land area could experience floods below 0.20 meters (7.9 in) within five years.

The convent of the church was built in 1870 and in 1875, the Parish of the Immaculate Concepcion was established.

Major communication companies that provides internet services are available in the municipality: Globe, Smart and Dito.

Voice and data by PLDT and Converge ICT is also available in the area.