Hiya Che
Yes, I've been there a few times visiting my fiancee when she lived there. I know Beirut well
She was based up in the mountains as well, but the mountains are a big area. Further from Beirut though - it was nearer Tripoli.
Hope everything is good at your end. As you'll know, the pinoys in Lebanon have been hoping to be made "official", but the government still has the embargo on travelling there to work. Last I heard, people were nervous because of the political situation. I met a load of her friends the last time I visited, I do worry about them.
Do feel free to pm me if you'd like to chat about anything.