The Philippines imposes price ceilings on rice in order to counter increasing costs and alleged market manipulation, setting the maximum prices for regular-milled and well-milled rice, at ₱41 (US$0.72) and ₱45 ($0.80) per kilogram, respectively. (Reuters)
Two people are killed and at least 12 others are injured in an explosion at a metal factory in Cabreúva, São Paulo, Brazil. Two helicopters and several fire department tanker units are dispatched to the scene of the explosion, which generated a strong fire. (Xinhua)