REFILE: Philippines communist revolt marks 50 years The Philippines is a nation plagued by armed groups ranging from kidnap-for-ransom outfits to Islamist secessionist movements, and the communist New People's Army (NPA) is among the deadliest. After decades of failed peace efforts there is no end to the killing in sight as the campaign marks its 50th year. REFILE of a natural sound version of an AFPTV report