As a La Union native, I have this distinction in my head: “LU” = acronym for the name of the province; “Elyu” the touristy/party place.
Bakit di ko pa ring magawang tawaging LU/ElYu ang La Union, pero ang Los Baños eh natatawag kong ElBi (LB)? 😅
— Berniemack Arellano (@habagatcentral) July 8, 2022