2009 News Releases

Bangkok- The management, staff and agents of Manulife Insurance (Thailand) Public Company Limited have joined forces with the Chumchonthai Foundation, a Thai non-profit organization that helps build awareness of environmental care and protection, to plant 999 trees as part of a Plant Conservation Project in Samutsakorn Province on November 27, 2009.

In addition to sponsoring the 999 trees – 9 is a lucky number in Thailand indicating progress in life – Manulife Thailand is also donating an additional 30,000 baht to the project.

The tree planting is one of Manulife’s Green Campaigns aiming to make our community greener under the “Love Life Live Green” concept, as well as encouraging people to realize the importance of environmental care.

Mr. Christopher Teo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Thailand, said: “This is another social project through which Manulife hopes to improve the community’s quality of life, by focusing on society’s most needy. Our overall objective is to help educate people in the community about the importance of environmental care and protection. A tree is a great symbol of future growth and we hope to help make the future a little better and greener for the community.”

About Manulife Financial
Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 22 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers customers a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners.  Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$437 billion (US$407 billion) as at September 30, 2009.

Manulife Financial Corporation trades as 'MFC' on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under '945' on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com.

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