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        <h1>2007 News Releases</h1>
		
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, December 31, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife has announced the appointment of one senior executive in its Hong Kong operations and two senior appointments in its investment operations respectively. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, December 28, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Insurance Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through Towa Bank, Ltd.</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through Towa Bank, Ltd. on January 4, 2008. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, December 20, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investment Sentiment Index regains ground to near six–year high</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Canadians’ interest in investments regained ground early this month despite continued concerns about U.S. sub–prime lending and swinging equity markets, according to a national poll for Manulife Financial, Canada’s leading insurance and wealth management company. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Yantai, December 20, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife-Sinochem expands business in Shandong Province with a new sales office license in Yantai</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has been granted a new license for a sales office in Yantai, Shandong province. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Zhejiang, December 19, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem expands its business in Zhejiang Province with a new sales office license in Taizhou</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd.today announces that it has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to establish a new sales office in Taizhou, Zhejiang province. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, December 18, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Receives “Capital Weekly Pro Choice Awards”</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited has picked up another prestigious award, the “Capital Weekly Pro Choice Awards 2007” by weekly magazine, Capital Weekly. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, December 17, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Appoints New President And CEO</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Bromley as President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Japan, effective December 29, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hanoi, December 13, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Vietnam reports soaring growth in the first nine months of 2007</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Vietnam continued to experience significant sales growth in the first nine months of 2007 as new business annualized premiums grew 55% versus the market growth of 29%. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Vancouver, December 13, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Berkshire Settles with MFDA; No Impact on Manulife</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Berkshire Investment Group Inc. announced that the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (“MFDA”) has approved a settlement agreement with Berkshire arising from its failure to supervise the activities of Ian Gregory Thow, who was a financial advisor and co–branch manager and officer of Berkshire’s Victoria branch office until June 1, 2005. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, December 12, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Three–quarters of Canadians want integrated health resource</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In a survey for Manulife Financial, a decisive 74 per cent of Canadians who responded said they would be interested in an integrated, reliable service that provides information and assistance on the variety of health care services available and how to access them. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, December 11, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Paul Fichera Joins John Hancock Retirement Plan Services as Senior Vice President of Sales Development Services</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Paul Fichera has joined John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (JHRPS) as Senior Vice President of Sales Development Services, it was announced today by James Brockelman, Executive Vice President, JHRPS. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, December 10, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services Wins 13 Awards for Communications Excellence</span><br/>
			             <span class="news"> John Hancock Retirement Plan Services was recognized for communications excellence by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) winning three platinum, five gold, four silver and one bronze award. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Suzhou, December 7, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem holds grand opening of new sales office in Suzhou</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd., as the first foreign insurance joint venture in China, today holds the grand opening ceremony of its Suzhou Sales Office of Jiangsu Branch. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, December 7, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Announces Results of Internal Review of Claims Payments</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In accordance with a supervisory order issued to all Japanese life insurers by the Financial Service Agency pursuant to Clause 1, Article 128 of the Insurance Business Law, Manulife Japan has completed a thorough review of all claims the Company paid over the five–year period from April 2001 to March 2006. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, December 6, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Announces Appointment of Vice–Chair</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Arthur Sawchuk, Chair of Manulife Financial Corporation and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, today announced the appointment of Gail C. A. Cook–Bennett as Vice–Chair, effective today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, December 6, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Freedom 529 Lowers Annual Program Management Fee On Average 30 Percent</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock College Savings announced today that it is lowering the annual program management fee for current and future John Hancock Freedom 529 Savings Plan account holders on a weighted average basis by approximately 30 percent, effective December 1. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, December 5, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Recipients of Donations from the “Manulife Japan Fundraising Campaign to Improve the Medical Treatment Environment for Children” Announced</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">On Sunday, November 25, the NPO Children’s Heath Forum announced the recipients of donations from the “Manulife Japan Fundraising Campaign to Improve the Medical Treatment Environment for Children”. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, December 5, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife WakuWaku Room Project Recipients Selected</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">The non–profit organization Children’s Health Forum, using a donation from Manulife Life Insurance Company, is implementing a special initiative called the Manulife WakuWaku Room Project, aimed at financially supporting the development of model playrooms at pediatric healthcare facilities. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Kuala Lumpur, December 5, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Malaysia today announced cash incentive of RM40,000 to reward Malaysian athletes at the upcoming South East Asia Games in Korat, Thailand from 6 to 15 December 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Beijing, December 4, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem is granted new branch license in Fujian province of China</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd., the first foreign–invested insurance joint venture in China, has been given approval by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to open a new branch in Fujian province, China. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, November 30, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited has launched two new funds to capture investment opportunities in two fast–growing emerging economies under the Manulife Global Fund platform, namely Russia Equity Fund (Class AA) and Turkey Equity Fund (Class AA). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Beijing, November 30, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem recognized for its service excellence by the China Association of Quality Promotion </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem has been recognized by the Chinese Association of Quality Promotion for its service excellence. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, November 29, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Monthly High Income Fund celebrates 10 years of outstanding performance</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, announced that it is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its award–winning Manulife Monthly High Income Fund. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, November 29, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial signs health care product agreement with AccelMD</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation today announced that its Group Benefits business selected AccelMD, a leading supplier of healthcare services and solutions, to provide plan member health care services to Manulife Financial’s group benefits clients. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, November 29, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Funds Named a Top Financial Intermediary Web Site for 2007 by kasina</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds has been named one of the Top 10 web sites for financial intermediaries for 2007 by kasina, a management consulting firm. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, November 29, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investments wins Best New Initiative and marketing honour at 2007 Canadian Investment Awards</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Investments has won two 2007 Canadian Investment Awards related to the launch of IncomePlus, the first–of–its–kind product that helps Canadians manage their retirement savings. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Kuala Lumpur, November 28, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Donates Cognitive Exercise Equipment to Alzheimer’s Care Centre</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Malaysia today contributed cognitive exercise equipment valued at RM12,200 to the Alzheimer’s Care Centre as part of the Company’s long–term commitment to support the communities in which it operates. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Manila, November 28, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Philippines reports third quarter results</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Philippines continued to experience significant sales growth in the third quarter of 2007 as Regular Premium Sales for combined Life and Pre–Need business grew 87 per cent compared with Q3 2006. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, November 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Funds Wins “Best Use of Technology” Award from Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds won one of six top awards from the Massachusetts Innovation & Technology Exchange (MITX) at the 12th annual award dinner celebrating New England’s best interactive technology achievements. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, November 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Announces Long Term Care Partnership Program in Florida Program Provides Asset Protection for Consumers, Education for Producers</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock announces it is now selling Partnership–qualified long term care insurance policies in Florida. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, November 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Reports Solid Business Performance</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan announces its first half results for fiscal year 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Canada, November 23, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial makes $250,000 donation to Hôpital Laval to purchase equipment that will revolutionize cardiology and pneumology procedures in Canada</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Healthcare in Quebec City received a huge boost today with the announcement by Manulife Financial of a $250,000 gift to Hôpital Laval to help them purchase a new state–of–the–art CT scanner, the first of its kind in Eastern Canada. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, November 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through the Yamanashi Chuo Bank, Ltd.</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan  will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment“type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through the Yamanashi Chuo Bank, Ltd. on November 26, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, November 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through the Hachijuni Bank, Ltd.</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan  will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment“type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through the Hachijuni Bank, Ltd. on November 26, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Jakarta, November 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Indonesia Holds Client Gathering in Surabaya</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia reiterated its commitment to expanding its life insurance market share in Surabaya and East Java at a client gathering held in Surabaya today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, November 21, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Announces Redemption of Preferred Shares</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (“Manulife”) today announced it has exercised its right to redeem, on December 31, 2007, all of the 3,420,905 outstanding 6.10% Non–Cumulative Class A, Series 6 Preferred Shares (CUSIP No. 564835502) at $26.00 per preferred share plus declared and unpaid dividends to the date fixed for redemption. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Malang, November 21, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Indonesia opens new office in Malang</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia today celebrated the official opening of its new office in the city of Malang. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, November 20, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial Trends Fund, Inc. Changes Name to “Financial Trends Fund, Inc.”</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">The Board of Directors of John Hancock Financial Trends Fund, Inc. (NASDAQ: JHFT) (the “Fund”) approved a change in the Fund’s name to “Financial Trends Fund, Inc.” 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, November 16, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through the Yamagata Bank, Ltd.</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan  will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through the Yamagata Bank, Ltd. on November 19, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, November 15, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Funds Wins Top MFEA Award for Communications Excellence</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds won “Best Overall Communication” in the large company category (more than $25 billion in assets under management) from the Mutual Fund Education Alliance at its recent awards ceremony in Chicago. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Beijing, November 13, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem becomes official sponsor of Chinese Taekwondo team</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. today held a press conference to announce its sponsorship of the Chinese Taekwondo Federation. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, November 13, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Russell J. DeSanto Joins Keystone Financial Management as Brokerage Manager</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Industry veteran Russell J. DeSanto, CLU, CLTC, has joined Keystone Financial Management, a leading financial services firm based in Allentown, PA, as brokerage manager. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, November 13, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Senior Appointment</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited announced the appointment of Alan Merten as Vice President, Employee Benefits. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, November 12, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Adds Two New American Funds Options to Variable Annuity Investment Platform</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Annuities today announced the addition of two new fund–of–funds options to its Venture Variable Annuities investment platform:  American Fundamental Holdings and American Global Diversification. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, November 12, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife named Life Insurance Company of the Year</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife has been named Life Insurance Company of the Year at the Asia Insurance Review Awards 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Bangkok, November 10, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Thailand Launches New Environmental Initiative – “Love Life, Live Green”</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Thailand’s senior management team joined local people in the Amphawar District, Samut Songkram Province to plant trees on Sunday November 10 as part of Manulife’s commitment to help protect the local environment. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Wenzhou, November 9, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem expands its business in Zhejiang Province with grand opening of a new sales office in Wenzhou</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem is today holding a grand opening ceremony for its Wenzhou Sales Office, Zhejiang province. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, November 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Annuities Announces New Distribution Partnership with Edward Jones</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Annuities today announced a new distribution partnership with Edward Jones, the retail brokerage firm with more than 10,000 advisors and seven million clients across the United States. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, November 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Launches New Program To Help Advisors Capture More Rollovers </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock has begun offering a new program designed to help 401(k) plan advisors capture and retain rollover assets when participants leave 401(k) plans. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, November 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Enhances CorporateChoice Group Long Term Care (LTC) Insurance to Help Group Benefits Producers Enter Small to Mid–Sized Market</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock has made it easier for group benefits producers to enter the small or mid–sized group long term care insurance market by adding an optional enroller service to its CorporateChoice product. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, November 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial introduces long term care insurance with unique design and benefits for Canadians and their partners</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial has introduced LivingCare long term care insurance, with a unique Shared Coverage option, to help Canadians meet their rising needs for elder care and protect their retirement savings. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, November 8, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">A survey for Manulife Financial reveals that seven out of 10 Canadians said they would prefer to have an annual physical exam than spend an hour discussing their long term care needs. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, November 6, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation reports strong revenues and earnings growth</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation today reported shareholders' net income of $1,070 million, an increase of 10 per cent over the third quarter of last year.
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, November 6, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation declares dividends</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly shareholders’ dividend of $0.24 per share on the common shares of the Company, an increase of $0.02 per share, payable on and after December 19, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 19, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, November 5, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">In observance of National Long Term Care Awareness Week (November 4 – 10), John Hancock Life Insurance Company has planned a number of activities to promote the value of long term care insurance (LTCI) and encourage greater awareness of LTCI as a key aspect of financial planning. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Singapore, November 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Invest A Decade, Reap For Generations – Manulife Singapore Launches Manulife 3G Offering Attractive Yearly Cash Coupons</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Singapore today introduces Manulife 3G, a short–term premium paying participating whole life plan with yearly cash coupons that lasts a lifetime. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Jakarta, November 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia Launches Three New Mutual Funds</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">To meet the increasing demand from Indonesian investors in equity–based mutual funds, Manulife Aset Manajemen Indonesia today announces the launch of three new mutual funds. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, November 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial announces the appointment of two senior executives in its Asian Division, while Manulife Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited , a member of the Manulife Financial Group, also announces one senior executive appointment. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, October 30, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife is elected “Hong Kong’s Best Company for Financial Planning Excellence”</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife International Limited is named “Hong Kong’s Best Company for Financial Planning Excellence” for insurance sector by the Institute of Financial Planners Hong Kong (IFPHK) in the IFPHK Financial Planner Awards 2007, sweeping the category with two–thirds of final awardees in a stringent selection process. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, October 29, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.) Names William M. Sheehan to Sales Team</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.), LLC, has hired William M. Sheehan as a managing director responsible for sales and business development in the institutional investment market. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, October 29, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation to release third quarter financial results</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation will release its third quarter financial results on the morning of Tuesday, November 6, 2007, followed by a live webcast of the quarterly conference call with analysts beginning at 2:00 p.m. [ET]. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, October 25, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock launches Defined Benefit Program</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services announced today the launch of the John Hancock Defined Benefit Program. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, October 25, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Appointment of New Senior Management at Manulife Life Insurance Company</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan appointed Mr. Yuji Minami to Corporate Officer & Vice–President in charge of Financial Institutions Development Department, effective as of October 1, 2007.   						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Kuala Lumpur, October 23, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Expects New Regional Support Centres to Spur Growth in Malaysia</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Malaysia is set to embark on a new phase of development in Malaysia by establishing Regional Support Centres in six locations throughout  the country.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Washington D.C., October 23, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Kiplinger Unveils Educational Video on Long–Term Care</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Kiplinger today unveiled an educational personal finance video on long–term care that covers what it is, how it’s delivered, how much it costs and how to pay for it. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Washington D.C., October 23, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Americans Flunk Long–Term Care Quiz</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Most Americans have a good understanding of their risk of eventually needing long–term care, but wildly underestimate the cost while overestimating Medicare’s role in paying for it. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Zhejiang, October 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem expands its business in Jiangsu Province with the opening of a new sales office in Zhenjiang</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has announced the grand opening of its Zhenjiang Sales Office, Jiangsu province. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Beijing, October 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife wins “Top Company for Leaders” Greater China accolade</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. today announces that its foreign parent company – Manulife (International) Limited, Hong Kong has been ranked #4 in the 'Top Companies for Leaders' in the Greater China region survey, carried out by FORTUNE magazine and Hewitt Associates. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, October 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Annuities Wins Two “Best In Show” Awards From Insurance & Financial Communicators Association</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Annuities won two “Best In Show” awards from the Insurance & Financial Communicators Association , presented at IFCA’s Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas, earlier this month. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Vancouver, October 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Berkshire disappointed MFDA rejects proposed settlement; No Impact on Manulife</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Berkshire Investment Group Inc. expressed disappointment today that a hearing panel of the Pacific Regional Council of the Mutual Fund Dealers Association of Canada (“MFDA”) has rejected a settlement agreement between the MFDA Staff and Berkshire arising from its failure to supervise the activities of Ian Gregory Thow, who was an independent advisor and co–branch manager and officer of Berkshire's Victoria branch office until June 1, 2005. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, October 19, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial wins five best–of–show awards for Canadian communications</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial’s Canadian Division has been honoured with five best–of–show awards in the annual Insurance & Financial Communicators Association competitions held earlier this month in Dallas, Texas. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, October 17, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investor Sentiment Index pulls back from seven–year highs</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Canadians’ interest in investments lost ground in September amid concerns about U.S. sub–prime mortgages and softer equity markets at the time, according to a national poll for Manulife Financial, Canada’s leading insurance and wealth management company. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, October 17, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock study of 401(k) participants investment outcomes reveals common investing behaviors</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">A study commissioned by John Hancock showed common investing behaviors amongst 401(k) participants that selected their own investments. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, October 16, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife is one of Greater China’s “Top Companies for Leaders”</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited has been rated one of the best companies in the Greater China region in terms of the quality of its corporate leadership and leadership development culture in a prestigious study conducted by the internationally circulated FORTUNE magazine, global human–resources firm Hewitt Associates and specialist leadership consultants The RBL Group. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, October 16, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation Enters Into Automatic Share Repurchase Plan</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation announced today that it has entered into a pre–defined plan with a designated broker to allow for the repurchase of its common shares under its previously announced normal course issuer bid at times when Manulife Financial Corporation ordinarily would not be active in the market due to its own internal trading blackout periods, insider trading rules or otherwise. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Manila, October 15, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial tops the Philippine Stock Exchange</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation is continuing to build on its position as the largest company on the Philippines’ local exchange, a spot it has occupied for more than three years. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, October 15, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Signature Services Wins “Best Support Team” in 2007 International Business Awards Competition</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Signature Services, Inc., the transfer and shareholder services agent for John Hancock Funds was awarded “Best Support Team” honors at the 2007 International Business Awards 4th Annual Stevie® Awards ceremony, held last month in Munich, Germany. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, October 12, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through Kazaka Securities Co, Ltd.</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through Kazaka Securities Co, Ltd. on October 15 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, October 11, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Insurance veterans join Manulife Individual Financial Products team</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Ltd. announces the appointment of two new senior executives to its Individual Financial Products division.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, October 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Study Demonstrates Value of John Hancock Lifestyle Portfolios for 401(k) Plan Participants</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">For the fifth year in a row, a study demonstrates the value of John Hancock asset allocation Portfolios. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Bangkok, October 4, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Asset Management (Thailand) Company Limited announces the launch of Manulife–Strength Emerging Eastern Europe  FIF</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Asset Management (Thailand) Company Limited (MAMT) today launches the Manulife Emerging Eastern Europe  FIF – the first Emerging Eastern Europe equity fund to be available to investors in Thailand. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, October 3, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Last night in Dallas, the Insurance and Financial Communicators Association awarded John Hancock Retirement Plan Services “Best in Show” honors for its JH Signature™ website. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, October 2, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial (stock code: 0945) announces the following senior executive appointments in its Asia Division. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Manila, October 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial President & CEO pays courtesy visit to Philippine Chief Executive</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Dominic D’ Alessandro, president and chief executive officer of Manulife Financial, recently met with President Gloria Macapagal–Arroyo  at Malacañan Palace to reaffirm the Company’s commitment to the local financial services marketplace. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, October 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investments offers first lifetime Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit for Canadians </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">One of the most popular retirement planning products to hit the Canadian marketplace in years, Manulife Investments’ IncomePlus, has been enhanced to offer guaranteed retirement income for life, to address a growing financial concern among older Canadians.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Canada, October 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial donates $1 million to Montreal Neurological Institute campaign</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial strengthened its commitment to Canadian healthcare today with a $1–million donation to the “Thinking Ahead Campaign” at the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (MNI), affiliated with McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, October 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Re–Opens Classic Value Fund</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds has re–opened the John Hancock Classic Value Fund (PZFVX) to new investors, effective today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, October 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Targets “Income Now” Market with New, Optional Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit Rider</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Annuities today announced the introduction of “Principal Returns,” its newest, optional guaranteed withdrawal benefit rider. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Beijing, September 30, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife name races up global brand rankings</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem announces that its foreign parent company Manulife Financial has recently been named Canada’s third most valuable brand in a report released by Brand Finance Canada Inc. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, September 28, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through The Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through The Ogaki Kyoritsu Bank, Ltd. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, September 27, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Random House and Manulife Financial team up to deliver new John A. Macdonald biography to students across Canada</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Richard Gwyn’s landmark new biography of Canada’s first Prime Minister, John A: The Man Who Made Us, will be available to high school students across Canada, thanks to a cooperative programme between Manulife Financial and Random House. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, September 27, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Appointment of New Senior Management at Manulife Life Insurance Company</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Please be advised that Manulife Japan appointed Mr. Mitsuru Ohki to Corporate Officer & Vice–President in charge of Legal & Compliance, effective as of September 1, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, September 27, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Establishes New Financial Institutions Development Department</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan announces the establishment of a new Financial Institutions Development Department, as part of a strategic initiative to facilitate development of the Company’s bancassurance business in anticipation of full deregulation of insurance sales via banks. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, September 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of “Manulife Investment–Type Annuity (Annuity Amount Step Up Type)”</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan will commence sales of a new product, “Manulife Investment–Type Annuity (Annuity Amount Step Up Type),” through Nomura Securities Co.Ltd., starting September 27, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, September 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Announces New Long Term Care Insurance Partnership Training Programs</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance Company today announced it is offering a new, CE–approved long term care insurance training course in states coming on board with new Partnership policies. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Jakarta, September 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife’s Year–to–Date Regular Premium Sales Increase 51%</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia today highlights its results for the second quarter of 2007 at a breakfasting event with the media. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Kuala Lumpur, September 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Malaysia Launches Innovative Retirement Solution</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Malaysia today announced the launch of its new RetireSmart Series, a range of products to meet the retirement planning needs of Malaysians. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, September 25, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial’s subsidiaries upgraded to 'Aa1' by Moody’s Investor Services</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Moody’s Investor Services today raised the insurance financial strength ratings on Manulife Financial’s rated insurance subsidiaries to 'Aa1' from 'Aa2'. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, September 20, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Old folks over the moon at Manulife visit</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial’s two senior executives led more than 20 Manulife volunteers in delivering special Mid–Autumn Festival gift bags to the elderly last Friday.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, September 20, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">MFC Global Investment Management Appoints Two Members To Its Institutional Sales Team</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">MFC Global Investment Management has appointed two members to its institutional sales team for Canada, MFC Global President and Chief Operating Officer Jean Francois Courville said today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, September 19, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife insurance advisor wins Best Financial Planner Gold Award</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited is pleased to announce that one of its insurance advisor has been named “The Best Financial Planner” in Hong Kong by the Life Underwriters Association of Hong Kong. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Ho Chi Minh City, September 19, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial President and CEO Dominic D’Alessandro officially opens Manulife Plaza Vietnam Headquarters in Phu My Hung Urban Center of Saigon South</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Today, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Financial, Dominic D’Alessandro, made a visit from the Company’s global headquarters in Canada to preside over the official grand opening ceremony of Manulife Plaza, the Company’s new headquarters for its Vietnam operations. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Beijing, September 18, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem to support Junzhaung Rest Home for the Elderly</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co., Ltd. Beijing Branch is partnering with the Junzhuang Rest Home for the Elderly as part of the China Insurance Regulatory Commission’s One Year City Country Mutual Benefit program, it was announced today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Ho Chi Minh City, September 17, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Vietnam Fund Management Company has successfully closed Manulife Progressive Fund (MAFPF1) to new investors</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Vietnam Fund Management Company announces today the successful closing of the Manulife Progressive Fund (MAFPF1) on Friday, September 14, 2007.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, September 14, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial President and CEO presents “Caring and Professional” Award to top advisor in Hong Kong</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">The President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Financial, Dominic D’Alessandro, was in town this week.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Bangkok, September 13, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife launches new campaign to help local communities in Thailand</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Thailand’s top executives and staff today rolled up their sleeves to launch a 'Bringing Dreams to Life' partnership with Habitat for Humanity (Thailand), a local charity which builds and renovates homes for those in need. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Taipei, September 12, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife launches first–of–its–kind Manulife Lifelong Foreign Currency Variable Annuity with Guaranteed Withdrawal Benefit in Taiwan </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Taiwan today launches Manulife Lifelong Foreign Currency Variable Annuity, the first variable annuity product in Taiwan to offer a guaranteed withdrawal benefit that provides a regular stream of retirement income for at least 20 years or income for life from age 65, regardless of market performance. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Shanghai, September 11, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem announces sponsorship of the second Shanghai Traditional Games </span><br/>
			             <span class="news"> Manulife–Sinochem today announces its sponsorship of the second Shanghai Traditional Games. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Sibu, September 10, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife’s RM6,000 Merdeka Gift to Home for the Elderly in Sibu  </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Malaysia today presented RM6,000 worth of electrical goods to Sibu Benevolent Society to help improve the quality of life of local underprivileged elderly people. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, September 10, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds announces five new mutual funds and T Class structure </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, announced a number of enhancements today, including a fund name rebranding strategy, addition of five new mandates to its lineup of mutual funds plus the addition of a mutual fund class that can provide tax–efficient distributions to unitholders. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, September 10, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Announces Next Phase of Multi–Million Dollar “Promises” Campaign  </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Financial Services today unveiled three new advertisements, extending its “Promises” campaign launched one year ago. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, September 7, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Head of Individual Wealth Management to present at Scotia Capital’s Financials Summit</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">J. Roy Firth, Executive Vice–President, Individual Wealth Management, Canadian Division, Manulife Financial will present at Scotia Capital’s Financials Summit in Toronto on Wednesday, September 12, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, September 6, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock introduces new program and tools to help 401(k) participants on the road to retirement</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services recently unveiled two new initiatives aimed at helping 401(k) participants achieve a comfortable retirement. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Surabaya, September 5, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Launches New Protection Products, Including Its First Sharia-compliant Fund </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia today announces the launch of a range of single premium protection products. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, September 4, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Timothy Murray, CLU, ChFC, Joins John Hancock Financial Network as Managing Director of the Cincinnati Office</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Murray is responsible for accelerating the growth of the firm, adding financial representatives, and developing its clientele in the Cincinnati marketplace. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, September 3, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Bikkuribako (Jack–in–the–Box)” through Its Own PlanRight Advisor Channel</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan will commence sales of “Bikkuribako (Jack–in–the–Box)”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through its own PlanRight Advisor channel on September 3, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, August 31, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial closes agreement to acquire Berkshire–TWC Financial Group Inc.</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation announced today that it has received required regulatory approvals and has closed its purchase of Berkshire–TWC Financial Group Inc.   						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Singapore, August 31, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Life insurers Aviva and Manulife today announce a new strategic partnership, in which Manulife will market to its customers a selection of Aviva’s group and medical insurance plans. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Suzhou, August 30, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission  Jiangsu Bureau to open a sales office in Suzhou, its fifth city in Jiangsu province.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Singapore, August 29, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Singapore launches yearly renewal term insurance</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Singapore today introduces ChoiceCover, a yearly renewable term plan, specially designed in such a way that policyholders can tailor their insurance coverage to meet their specific needs. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Jakarta, August 28, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Makes Premium Payments Even Easier with BCA Autodebit Facility </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia and Bank Central Asia today signed an agreement to provide automatic premium payments through an auto debit facility for Manulife Indonesia customers. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Jakarta, August 28, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Indonesia announces strong Q2 results</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia today announces its financial results for the second quarter of 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, August 27, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Olympic Games Mascots Bring Smiles to Caritas Kids</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Some 50 children from the Caritas Nursery School – Tsui Lam enjoyed a memorable day during a visit by the senior management of Manulife (International) Limited – bearing Olympic–mascot plush toys for them all. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Miami, August 27, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial Network Miami Firm Triples Number of Associates, Grows Sales 60 Percent, and Expands to New Office Space on Brickell Avenue</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">The John Hancock Financial Network Miami firm under the leadership of Managing Partner Erik Sussman, CFP®, has tripled the number of associates, grown sales 60 percent and will be expanding to larger office space on Brickell Avenue September 1,2007.   						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, August 27, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial Network Becomes a Corporate Silver Sponsor of the MDRT Foundation</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Financial Network recently became an MDRT Foundation Corporate Silver Sponsor after making a contribution to the organization. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, August 24, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife launches interactive equestrian game on its Web site</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">The start of the one–year countdown to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games marked the online launch of an interactive game based on equestrianism – the only Olympic Games event to be staged outside mainland China and the first ever to be held in Hong Kong. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, August 23, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investments hits $2 billion in sales for Canada’s first guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit product</span><br/>
			             <span class="news"> In just under 10 months, sales have surpassed the $2 billion milestone for GIF Select, featuring IncomePlus, Canada’s first Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit product designed to help Canadians save, protect and grow their retirement savings. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, August 23, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Variable Annuity Sales of $2.8 Billion Set Record in Second Quarter of 2007 </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock’s Variable Annuities sales reached a record $2.8 billion in the second quarter of 2007, the company said today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Weifang, August 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem gets approval from CIRC to operate in Weifang, Shandong Province</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission Shandong Bureau to open a Sales Office in Weifang. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, August 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Jeffrey Plummer Named Associate Managing Partner of the John Hancock Financial Network Carolinas Office in Charlotte, NC</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Jeffrey D. Plummer, CLU, was recently named Associate Managing Partner of the John Hancock Financial Network Carolinas Office.   						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, August 20, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife launches major Olympic Games advertising campaign</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">With the 12–month countdown to next year’s historic Beijing Olympic Games now underway, Manulife has launched a major advertising campaign based around its Olympic Games marketing theme of “Bringing Dreams to Life”. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, August 20, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance Posts 61% Increase in Sales in Q2 2007 over Q2 2006</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance announced sales of $58.2 million for Q2 ’07, representing a 61 percent increase compared to the same quarter last year. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, August 15, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Equestrian Course Brings Young Dreams to Life</span><br/>
			             <span class="news"> More than 100 children, aged from six to 14, enjoyed the never–to–be–forgotten experience of an Equestrian Summer Training Program, sponsored by Manulife (International) Limited and organised by the Changing Young Lives Foundation. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, August 14, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Jean–François Courville appointed President and COO of MFC Global Investment Management</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Donald A. Guloien, MFC Global Chairman, announced today that Jean–François (J–F) Courville joins MFC Global as President and Chief Operating Officer of MFC Global Investment Management, the asset management arm of the Manulife Financial Corporation. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Manila, August 14, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Philippines reports second quarter results</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Philippines continued to experience substantial growth in the second quarter of 2007.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, August 13, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Launches Back–To–School Campaign To Jump Start 2007 “Busy Season” For 529 Savings Plan Sales</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock College Savings has launched a multi–week back–to–school campaign, “Explore, Dream, Discover,” to jump start the 529 sales busy season, providing information and tools to financial consultants to help them talk to customers and prospects about using 529 plans to save for education. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, August 10, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through The Chiba Bank</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through The Chiba Bank, Ltd.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, August 10, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan and Central Community Chest Japan Contribution Fund to Aid Disaster–Affected Areas</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan in response to the devastation caused by the Niigata Prefecture Chuetsu Offshore Earthquake, has made a donation of 1,461,005 yen for emergency assistance. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, August 10, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Patriot Select Dividend Trust (NYSE–DIV) Adjourns Shareholder Meeting On Reorganization of DIV into John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Patriot Select Dividend Trust (NYSE:  DIV) today announced that its shareholder meeting to consider approval of the reorganization of DIV into John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II (NYSE:  PDT) has been adjourned until September 20, 2007, to allow more shareholder votes to be cast. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, August 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation reports record second quarter earnings of $1.1 billion </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation today reported record shareholders’ net income of $1,102 million, an increase of 15 per cent over the second quarter of last year. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, August 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation declares dividends </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly shareholders’ dividend of $0.22 per share on the common shares of the Company payable on or after September 19, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 20, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, August 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock’s Boston Marathon Fundraising Program Nets $3.3 Million for Local Organizations</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock’s Boston Marathon Fundraising Program raised $3.3 million for charitable and community service organizations, during the 111th running of the historic race. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, August 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Recognises “Caring and Professional” Advisors</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In keeping with its widely acknowledged reputation for impeccable service standards, Manulife (International) Limited has instituted a “Caring and Professional” Award for those of its advisors who demonstrate service excellence and attentive interaction with their customers. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, August 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation to release second quarter financial results</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation will release its second quarter financial results on the morning of Wednesday, August 8, 2007, followed by a live webcast of the quarterly conference call with analysts beginning at 2:00 p.m. [ET]. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, August 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Jim Schetakis joins MFC Global as Vice President of Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolios</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Jim Schetakis has joined MFC Global Investment Management as a Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager of Tactical Asset Allocation Portfolios. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, August 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Funds Adds New Retirement Portfolio Calculator to Web Site</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds recently launched a new retirement portfolio calculator on its award–winning web site, www.jhfunds.com. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, July 30, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Life Insurance Company Appoints New Chairman </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Life Insurance Company announces the appointment of Robert A. Cook as a Director and the Chairman of the Board of Directors. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, July 30, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Introduces a Guaranteed Increase Option to Leading Edge Long Term Care Insurance Policy</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance Company has introduced a new guaranteed increase option to its Leading Edge long term care insurance policy. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Deyang, July 27, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem expands its business in Sichuan Province with the opening of a new sales office in Deyang</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd., a subsidiary of Canada–based Manulife Financial and the Official Life Insurance Partner of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, has announced the grand opening of its Deyang Sales Office, Sichuan province. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Bangkok, July 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Asset Management Thailand launches new equity fund</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Asset Management Thailand has launched its new Manulife Strength Equity Fund (MS–EQ VALUE), an open–ended equity fund invested in Thai stocks listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, July 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial awarded contract by Canada Post to provide Absence Management Solutions </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial has been contracted by Canada Post to implement its Integrated Absence Solution product for their National Disability Management Program across Canada, representing the largest sale ever for Manulife Financial’s Group Benefits business and the largest in the benefits industry since 1995. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, July 23, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Offers “Dream” Visit to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited is offering its Privileged Customers a once–in–a–lifetime chance to win a trip to the Chinese capital next August to attend the historic Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, July 23, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Launches Two Survivorship Variable Universal Life Products</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock has launched two new highly competitive survivorship variable universal life products, Accumulation Survivorship VUL and Protection Survivorship VUL. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, July 20, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited has announced the appointment of three senior executives, while Manulife Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited has announced one senior appointment. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, July 19, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Fourth consecutive win for Manulife in top–brand awards </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited  has done it again – for the fourth consecutive year, the insurer has topped the poll for the prestigious Yahoo! Emotive Brand Awards in the insurance category. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, July 19, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investor Sentiment Index gains slightly</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Canadians’ interest in investments gained slightly in July and held near its seven–year peak, according to a national poll for Manulife Financial, Canada’s leading insurance and wealth management company. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Jakarta, July 18, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Celebrates 22nd Anniversary with Prestigious Recognitions </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia today celebrates its 22nd Anniversary.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, July 18, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Introduces New Level Premium Term Life Insurance Portfolio </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance Company is launching a new version of its term life insurance product portfolio. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, July 18, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds launches new Elite Pricing Series</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, has launched an Elite Pricing Series available to clients with more than $100,000 to invest in a single fund, in a single account. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Jakarta, July 17, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Launches New Products and Offers More Investment Options</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia today launches a range of new protection products for its customers. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Ho Chi Minh City, July 17, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Vietnam Fund Management launches Manulife Progressive Fund</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Vietnam Fund Management today held a roadshow to introduce its new Progressive Fund to potential investors. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Shanghai, July 16, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem opens a new sales office in Nanchong, its third city in Sichuan province </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co., Ltd. has been granted a new license by the China Insurance Regulatory Commission Sichuan office to open a new sales office in the city of Nanchong, Sichuan province – the Company’s third operation in the province. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, July 12, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial pilots technology edge for its distribution partners in Canada </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial is launching the Canadian insurance industry’s first New Business Notification feed that meets new national standards for delivery of information to agencies and their advisors dealing with the company. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, July 11, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investments announces brand strategy for its lineup of mutual funds</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Investments announced today that it is integrating its brand strategy to more effectively leverage the Manulife name for its mutual fund product lineup. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, July 9, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Launches Global Opportunities Fund </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock has announced the launch of the John Hancock Global Opportunities Fund (JGPAX ). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, July 9, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Unit Developing 401(k) Rollover Solution Program </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock is developing a rollover program for use by participants of the 401 (k) plans it provides. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, July 4, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife to distribute an estimated $233 million to participating Canadian policy owners </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and Manulife Canada Ltd. announced today they will distribute an estimated $233 million to participating Canadian policy owners. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, June 29, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife chalks up record number of Top Service Awards</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">For the eighth consecutive year, Manulife (International) Limited has walked off with Next Magazine’s “Top Service Award” in the “Insurance Company” category.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, June 28, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Launches Newly Enhanced Corporate Solutions Program for Multi–Life Long Term Care Insurance Market </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance Company has launched an enhanced version of its turnkey long term care (LTC) insurance program for the small and mid–sized business market (companies with 10 – 3,000 employees). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, June 27, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Annuities Honored for Communications Excellence </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Annuities won “Best in Show” for its Variable Annuity sales kit, in the category of Producer/Agent Marketing Sales Promotion, at the 2007 Insurance Marketing Communications Association showcase competition and awards gala, held in Newport, Rhode Island in early June. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, June 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial signs agreement to acquire Berkshire–TWC Financial Group Inc. </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation and Berkshire–TWC Financial Group Inc. today announced that, subject to regulatory approvals, Manulife will acquire Berkshire’s mutual fund and securities dealerships in Canada, consisting of more than 700 Advisors and 237 branches across Canada. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Manila, June 25, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Philippines reports first quarter results </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Regular and Single premium sales of both Life and Pre–Need business for Manulife Philippines rose 50 per cent and 179 per cent, respectively, in Q1 2007 compared to Q1 2006. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, June 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative, Easy–to–Understand Investment–Type Annuity Product with an Advanced Function to Lock in Investment Gains </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan, on June 25, 2007, will commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product which enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through the Bank of Tokyo–Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, June 19, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Bank launches U.S. Dollar Investment Savings Accounts</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Bank is launching two new $US Investment Savings Accounts to offer Canadians an opportunity to earn a high rate of interest on their U.S. dollar investments. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, June 19, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Funds Board Names John Vrysen and Charles Rizzo to New Posts</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds has appointed John G. Vrysen to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer, and has named Charles A. Rizzo Chief Financial Officer, following a board of trustees meeting in early June. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, June 18, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Funds Wins “Best Creative Team” in 2007 American Business Awards Competition</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds was awarded “Best Creative Team” honors at the American Business Awards 5th Annual Stevie® Awards ceremony, held June 11 in New York City. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, June 15, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative
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			             <span class="news">On June 18, 2007, Manulife Japan will commence sales nationwide of an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product (Guaranteed Total Annuity Type), “Step Life” through the head office and branches of Chikuho Bank, Ltd. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, June 14, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Top Fund–raisers in Walk for Millions </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited attained yesterday the Challenge Cup – Overall Top Fund–raiser Award and Top Fund–raiser Award in Hong Kong and Kowloon Walk from The Community Chest of Hong Kong for the 2006/2007 Walks for Millions program. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, June 14, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Long Term Care Insurance Reaches One Million Policyholders Across Individual and Group Business Lines</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance Company now has more than one million long term care (LTC) insurance policy holders  across its individual and group LTC lines of business. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, June 13, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial adds Member Progress Report to suite of leading retirement savings plan communications </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife’s newest communication tool for pension plan members – the innovative Member Progress Report – will be introduced in July to members of group retirement savings plans with Manulife across Canada. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Manila, June 13, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Launches Centennial Stamp </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Marking its 100th anniversary, Manulife Philippines recently launched a commemorative stamp issued by the Philippine Postal Corporation. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, June 12, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Bank of Montreal Manulife Investments Protected Deposit Notes, Canadian ReturnPlus™ Class and Global ReturnPlus™ Class now available</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Canadian investors can benefit from two new classes of principal protected investments that can generate potential returns based on the performance of two mutual funds. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Singapore, June 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Singapore launches first–of–its–kind variable annuity  with guaranteed withdrawal benefit </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Singapore today introduced Secure Retirement Plus (US$), the first variable annuity product in Singapore. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, June 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Applications Now Being Accepted for the “Manulife WakuWaku Room” Project </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">The non–profit organization Children’s Health Forum, as part of its initiatives to improve the medical treatment environment for children in Japan, through a special sponsorship from Manulife Japan, is now accepting applications from Japanese medical facilities for the “Manulife WakuWaku Room” Project, a project which aims to develop model playrooms in Japanese pediatric facilities and raise awareness of the significance of the “playroom” concept, which is central to caring for the minds of children who are hospitalized or are undergoing outpatient treatment. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Shanghai, June 5, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem opens for business in 20th city in Mainland China</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">The first foreign invested joint venture life insurance company in China – Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co., Ltd – has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to open a Sales Office in Zhenjiang in the Jiangsu Province. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, June 4, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife’s annual blood–donation drive for Red Cross gets boost</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited ran a company–wide blood drive at its office premises, which was held from May 29th to May 31st, in support of the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service’s blood donation program. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, June 4, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Hancock Agricultural Investment Group Names Ken Warlick As Director Of Acquisitions</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Ken Warlick has been named Director of Acquisitions for the Hancock Agricultural Investment Group (HAIG), Jeff Conrad, HAIG’s president, said today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, June 3, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart reaches goal as riders, walkers raise $200,000 for cardiac care in Waterloo Region</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">More than 1,200 cyclists, walkers and volunteers took part in the 15th annual Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart today and helped raise $200,000 for St. Mary’s Regional Cardiac Care Centre in Kitchener. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, May 31, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">15th annual Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart, donation total nears $2 million for local heart health</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">More than 1,200 cyclists and walkers are ready to hit the road for Kitchener–Waterloo’s heart health this weekend. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, May 31, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Bike & Hike for Heart this Sunday, June 3</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">More than 1200 enthusiastic cyclists and walkers, plus hundreds of volunteers are ready to raise money in support of St. Mary’s Regional Cardiac Care Centre. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, May 30, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Announcement of Fiscal Year 2006 Results (Draft)</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan hereby announces its full–year results for fiscal 2006 (draft). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 29, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Announces New Long Term Care Insurance Product Suite for California </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance Company has introduced a new, competitively priced long term care insurance product suite for the individual market in California. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, May 28, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial’s Investor Day to be Webcast live </span><br/>
			             <span class="news"> Manulife Financial will present a Webcast of its Investor Day meeting on Monday, June 4, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Medan, May 24, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Medan offers attractive investment alternatives to investors amid shrinking interest rates </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Medan Branch Office today held an Investor Gathering to showcase the investments available to customers looking for an alternative home for their money in today’s environment of shrinking interest rates. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 24, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Enables Producers To Complete Life Insurance Applications Electronically </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock has enhanced its JH Illustrator software system, making it now possible for producers to complete life insurance applications electronically. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, May 23, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Announces Phase II of its Sports Scholarship</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited has announced the 10 elite athletes who will benefit from the second phase of its Hong Kong Sports Scholarship, organised in conjunction with the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">New Survey Reveals Interest in Long Term Care Insurance is on the Rise among Agents, Brokers and Consumers</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Many insurance agents and brokers are seeing consumer interest in long term care (LTC) insurance growing and an even greater number anticipate they’ll be asked about it more frequently in the future according to an online survey of 400 Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) members conducted for John Hancock Life Insurance Company (John Hancock) in March 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, May 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial launches Group Critical Illness Insurance to help Canadian plan members and their families</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Group Benefits unveiled new group insurance today to offer lump–sum benefits to Canadian plan members and their families diagnosed with a critical illness. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, May 21, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife equips special–needs facility for Heep Hong</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Charitable Foundation has donated $300,000 to the Heep Hong Society to equip a Sensory Integrative (SI) Room at its Mary Wong Centre in Kwun Tong – to be called the Manulife SI Room. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Shanghai, May 18, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem expands its business in Jiangsu Province with the opening of a new sales office in Changzhou</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (MSL) today celebrates the grand opening of its new sales office in the city of Changzhou, Jiangsu province – the Company’s third operation in the province. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Singapore, May 18, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Singapore and MSIG Insurance Singapore join forces to offer new range of general insurance products</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Singapore and MSIG Insurance Singapore are partnering to provide a customised range of general insurance products exclusively for Manulife’s customers.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, May 17, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife – stamping its mark on Hong Kong over 110 years</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">To mark the milestone of 110 years of doing business in Hong Kong, Manulife has produced a commemorative set of stamps and a first–day cover – and will give away 110 of them via a game on the Company’s Web site. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">London, May 17, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">MFC Global Investment Management Names David Hussey Head Of Pan–European Equities </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">MFC Global Investment Management has named David Hussey as Head of Pan–European Equities, Steve Tyson, Chief Investment Officer, MFC Global Investment Management (Europe), said today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, May 17, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds receives approval to merge three funds</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, has received securityholder and regulatory approval to merge three funds. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 17, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Provides Plan Sponsors Best–in–Class Service</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In a survey conducted by Chatham Partners, John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (JHRPS) rated as the best–in–class provider in more than 70% of the categories in Chatham’s benchmark universe. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 17, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">New “Wish I Knew” Study Shows Majority Of Parents Didn’t Save Enough For College</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">College teaches many things to students – but their parents are the ones who have learned that they should have saved more to pay for that education. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, May 15, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Senior Executive Vice President and CFO to present at UBS conference</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Peter Rubenovitch, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Manulife Financial will present at the UBS 2007 Global Financial Services Conference in New York on Wednesday, May 16, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, May 15, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Bank survey finds almost half of Canadians have a host of banking products – and no game plan</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Almost half of Canadians say they do not have a strategy when they apply for a new bank product, according to a national survey for Manulife Bank of Canada. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Singapore, May 14, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Singaporeans are overlooking longevity risk – leading to a potential 'black hole' in their retirement finances</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Many Singaporeans may be seriously underestimating how long they will live for after retirement, potentially leading to a significant shortfall in their retirement savings, according to a new study from Manulife Singapore, out today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 14, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Expands Lifestyle Portfolios </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock today announced that it has added three new strategies to its popular target–risk Lifestyle portfolios, effective May 1. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Bangkok, May 10, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 9, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">John Hancock Annuities today announced the addition of three new asset allocation options to the John Hancock Trust (JHT), the investment platform available in the company’s Variable Annuity products, effective May 1. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, May 7, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan further upgrades functions of its universal–type insurance products</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan announced that it will commence sales of two new riders, “Family Income Protection Rider ” and “Dread Disease Income Protection Rider,” developed to further enhance the functions of the Company’s universal–type insurance products “ManuFlex,” “ManuMed” and “ManuStep.” 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, May 3, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly shareholders’ dividend of $0.22 per share on the common shares of the Company, an increase of $0.02 per share, payable on or after June 19, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, May 3, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation today reported first quarter shareholders' earnings of $986 million and earnings per share of $0.63.
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 1, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">John Hancock Annuities today announced the introduction of its new Income Plus For Life optional withdrawal benefit rider. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, April 30, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial’s 2006 Public Accountability Statement now available on–line</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation’s 2006 Public Accountability Statement, detailing the Company’s philanthropic and sustainability efforts, is now available for download at www.manulife.com. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 30, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services #1 in Overall Plan Sales in Industry Survey </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (JHRPS) finished 2006 as the #1 overall seller to plans according to the 2006 LIMRA International 401(k) Scorecard. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, April 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial’s Annual Meeting and First Quarter 2007 Financial Results Conference Call available through live webcast </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">On Thursday, May 3, 2007, Manulife Financial will webcast its joint Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Manulife Financial Corporation and Annual Meeting of Policyholders and Shareholder of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Surabaya, April 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Surabaya celebrates 21st birthday with glittering Olympics–themed ceremony </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">To commemorate its 21–year presence in Surabaya, Manulife Surabaya Branch Office is inviting loyal customers to its 'Bringing Dreams to Life' event. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, April 25, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife is Again Voted a Gold Winner in the Trusted Brands Award </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited has again won the Trusted Brands Gold Award for the insurance company category in Hong Kong organized by Reader’s Digest. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Shinan, April 24, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem expands business in North China: Shandong province </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem today opens a new business centre in the city of Jinan, Shandong province.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, April 24, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">New mortgage rules can benefit home owners who have more than just a mortgage</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Bank is 'ready to do business' for Canadian homeowners who have as little as a 20 per cent down payment, with no high ratio premium required. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, April 24, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investments adds five new global mandates to its mutual fund lineup</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, announced a number of enhancements, including the addition of five new mandates to its lineup of mutual funds today, subject to regulatory approval. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Beijing, April 20, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem staff and agents join the “Green Olympics”</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">More than 110 agents and staff of Manulife–Sinochem’s Beijing branch donned green waistcoats to plant trees in Huairou county on Saturday, April 14, 2007 to symbolize the Company’s commitment to the theme of a “Green Olympics” in Beijing in 2008.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, April 20, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Insurance Product “Step Life” through Kazaka Securities Co, Ltd.</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">On May 21, 2007, Manulife Life Insurance Company will commence sales nationwide of an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product, “Step Life” through the head office and branches of Kazaka Securities Co, Ltd. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, April 19, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investor Sentiment Index eases slightly </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Canadians’ interest in investments fell back slightly in late March, after recording its largest leap in more than six years the previous quarter based on national polls for Manulife Financial, Canada’s leading insurance and wealth management company. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Halifax, April 18, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial donates $500,000 to IWK Health Centre in Halifax </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial announced today it will donate $500,000 to provide digital echocardiographic imaging equipment for children requiring cardiac care at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, April 13, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan has carried out a review of all cases of medical and life benefits paid over the five–year period from April 2001 to March 2006.   						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, April 13, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Insurance Product “Step Life” through The Yamagata Bank, Ltd.</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">On April 16, 2007, Manulife Life Insurance Company will commence sales nationwide of an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product, “Step Life” through the head office and branches of The Yamagata Bank, Ltd. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hopkinton, April 12, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Brings 2006 Boston Marathon Champions And Strong 2007 Kenyan Team To Hopkinton Pre–Marathon Rally </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Today the John Hancock Financial Services Running and Fitness “Adopt–a–Marathoner” program celebrated its 15th anniversary with nearly 600 students from Hopkinton’s Elmwood Elementary School greeting and meeting top Kenyan marathon runners.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 12, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Funds’ Signature Services Unit Named “Best–in–Class” by National Quality Review</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Signature Services, Inc. (JHSS), the transfer and shareholder services agent for John Hancock Funds, was awarded “Best–in–Class” honors and “5–Star” performer status for telephone customer service for all of 2006 by National Quality Review (NQR). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 11, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Retirement Income and Rollover Solutions Names Michael Zargaj as Vice President  </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock’s Retirement Income and Rollover Solutions business unit has named Michael Zargaj as Vice President and head of Product and Marketing, the company announced today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 11, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">John Hancock Financial Services and its elementary school partners, the Samuel Mason Elementary School in Roxbury and Lucy Stone Elementary School in Dorchester, today hosted the sixth annual Boston Marathon Kenya Project. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Jakarta, April 5, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Indonesia’s unit–linked products exceed IDR 1 trillion in assets under management </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In March 2007, for the first time in its history, Manulife Indonesia’s total assets under management of its unit–linked products exceeded IDR 1 trillion. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 4, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">John Hancock led the life insurance industry in single premium pension closeout sales in 2006, according to a recent survey of 18 major life insurers by LIMRA International (LIMRA). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, April 3, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial has announced the appointment of one senior executive in its Asian Division; and Manulife (International) Limited (MIL) has appointed one senior executive while promoting four senior agency executives. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 2, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Earns Favorable Quality Evaluation From Standard & Poor’s</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock has earned a favorable Quality Evaluation for the fourth year in a row from Standard & Poor’s Investment Advisory Services LLC (“SPIAS”), a unit of Standard & Poor’s.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, March 29, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds announces Lipper Award Winner</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds (a division of Elliott & Page Limited) is proud to announce that the Elliott & Page Core Canadian Equity Fund has been recognized for excellence in the investment industry at the Lipper Fund Awards 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, March 29, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife launches “Matrix” – a total financial planning solution</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited has recently introduced a unique investment linked insurance plan called “Matrix”, underscoring its belief that customers’ financial planning needs today are not only about wealth accumulation but should include protecting that accumulated wealth, with options to change the plan as needs change. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Irvine, March 28, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Signature Resources, the largest independent firm of John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN), is making management changes as it advances its vision as a premier wealth management organization. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, March 28, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife repeat winner of “Quality” Award</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">For the second year running, Manulife (International) Limited has been recognised by readers of East Week magazine as Hong Kong’s top–quality insurance company. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, March 27, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation’s Proxy Circular and 2006 Annual Report is being mailed to shareholders and is now available for download at www.manulife.com. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, March 27, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Robert T. Cassato, Executive Vice President, Distribution, John Hancock Financial Services Inc. and President of Wood Logan, will present at the UBS Asset Gathering Conference in Boston on Thursday, March 29, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, March 27, 2007</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission its annual report on Form 40–F, which includes the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.) Names Lynne H. Johnson To Head Client Services</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.) said that it has named Lynne H. Johnson as managing director and head of client services. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, March 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Announces Appointment of New Director</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Life Insurance Company announces the appointment of Robert A. Cook as a Director and Vice Chairman. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, March 23, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds appoints highly respected sub-advisor to lead MIX Global Equity Class</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, announced today that Capital Guardian will assume sub–advisor responsibilities for the MIX Global Equity Class, effective June 1, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, March 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">MFC Global Survey: 53% Of Canadian Defined Benefit Plans Expect To Significantly Shift Equity Mix In Next Two Years</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">With caps on foreign investment lifted for Canadian registered plans, a significant percentage of Canadian defined benefit pension plan sponsors expect to make significant shifts to the equity allocations within their portfolios over the next two years, according to new survey by MFC Global Investment Management. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, March 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Elite Hong Kong athletes continue to benefit from Manulife Scholarship Program</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited and the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China (SF&OC, HK), have jointly announced the opening of applications for the second phase of the Manulife Hong Kong Sports Scholarship Program. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 21, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Bill Rodgers Unveils 111th Boston Marathon Banners </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Today Bill Rodgers, four-time winner of both the Boston and New York City Marathons, climbed aboard a cherry picker to unveil the 111th Boston Marathon banners. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 20, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Stuart Graham Named Vice President and Managing Director, Institutional Sales For MFC Global Investment Management</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Mr. Graham will be responsible for leading MFC Global’s institutional business development activities across Canada. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, March 20, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial ranks first for Canadians’ statements on universal life, segregated funds: DALBAR survey</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial is clearly a leader in providing Canadians with the best statements to help them understand their segregated fund and universal life plans, according to an industry survey by DALBAR Inc. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 16, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Number One Overall In 2006 Long Term Care Insurance Sales</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance Company sold more long term care insurance than any other carrier in 2006, according to recent year–end surveys of long term care insurers by LIMRA International. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, March 16, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Triple–A Manulife Wins Excellent Services Brands Awards</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Triple–A–rated Manulife (International) Limited, a perennial collector of accolades for its outstanding level of customer service, has recently topped the inaugural Sing Tao Excellent Services Brands Awards 2006, with a resounding 40 per cent of the vote among its peers in the insurance industry.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, March 16, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative
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			             <span class="news">On March 19, 2007, Manulife Japan will commence sales nationwide of an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product (Guaranteed Total Annuity Type), “Step Life” through the head office and branches of the Tottori Bank, Ltd. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, March 15, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds announces increase in distribution targets </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds announced today an increase in the quarterly distributions target from $0.075 to $0.10 per unit for the Elliott & Page Dividend Fund and $0.055 to $0.060 per unit for the Elliott & Page Monthly High Income Fund. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 14, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial Services Announces 2007 Boston Marathon Elite International Field</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In its 22nd year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock announced its elite team of 25 marathon runners from eight countries today, including American Olympic bronze medalist Deena Kastor, defending champions Rita Jeptoo and Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya and past champion Hailu Negussie of Ethiopia. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 9, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock 2006 Variable Annuity Sales In Bank Channel Set Record Of $1.28 Billion</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Financial Services said today that full year sales of variable annuities in the bank channel reached a record $1.28 billion in 2006, up from $1.0 billion in 2005, itself a record year. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, March 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Class action against Société Générale in Portus matter</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Securities International Ltd. (“MSIL”) announced today that it is proceeding with a proposed class action against Société Générale, Société Générale (Canada), Lyxor Asset Management and Société Générale Securities Inc. (“Société Générale”). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, March 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an InnovativeInvestment–Type Annuity Insurance Product “Step Life” through the Towa Bank, Ltd.</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">On March 12, 2007, Manulife Japan will commence sales nationwide of an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product (Guaranteed Total Annuity Type), “Step Life” through the head office and branches of the Towa Bank, Ltd. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Yogyakarta, March 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife opens fifth school in Bantul, Yogyakarta</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia today officially opened SD Winongo Manulife, the fifth “Manulife” school, in Kasaihan Subdistrict, Bantul, Yogyakarta. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Launches Global Shareholder Yield Fund </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds has announced the launch of the John Hancock Global Shareholder Yield Fund, available to investors through their financial advisers effective March 5th. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Launches Classic Value Mega Cap Fund </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds has announced the launch of the John Hancock Classic Value Mega Cap Fund, available to investors via their financial advisers effective March 5th. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, March 6, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investments hits $1 billion in sales for Canada’s first Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit product </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Investments has broken through the one billion dollar sales milestone just 19 weeks after introducing Canada’s first Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit (GMWB) product. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 6, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Ranks Number One In Life Insurance Sales In 2006</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock led the industry in total individual life insurance sales in 2006, according to a recent survey of 78 major life insurers by LIMRA International (LIMRA). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, March 5, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds ranks first in customer service for sixth consecutive year</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">For the sixth consecutive year, Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, has been named the best in Canada for customer service among its competitors, according to an ongoing study by Environics Research Group. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, February 28, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">“MGA Department” Established as Part of New Strategic Initiative to Meet the Needs of High Net Worth Customers</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan announced the establishment from February 1 of a new Managing General Agents (MGA) Department headed by Koichiro Yoshizumi, Vice–President & Corporate Officer, as part of the Company’s strategic initiative to meet the needs of high net worth customers and begin insurance sales via independent agents. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 28, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Sets Variable Annuity Sales Record In 2006</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Financial Services said today that full year sales of variable annuities reached a record $9.1 billion in 2006, up from their previous record of $7.9 billion in 2005. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Creates New Retirement Income and Rollover Solutions Business Unit</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock today announced that it has launched a new business unit to develop integrated lifetime retirement solutions for individuals, utilizing the products and services provided by its Wealth Management businesses. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 26, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Acorn Financial Services of NJ Receives Highest Honors From John Hancock Financial Network </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Acorn Financial Services, a leading wealth management organization based in Roseland, NJ, recently received the Trophy Award from John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, February 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds streamlines fund line up</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds announced today a number of proposed changes to their family of mutual funds. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial Services Announces Top Contenders To Challenge Defending Champions At 2007 Boston Marathon </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Financial Services announced that defending Boston Marathon champions Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot and Rita Jeptoo will face an elite group of athletes with a depth of experience on the challenging course during the 111th running of the race on April 16. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Jakarta, February 21, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Indonesia announces 2006 financial results and launches new products that offer more security and protection </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia today announced its 2006 financial results and a launch of two new products. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 20, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Commits More than $10 Million to Community Giving in 2007</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. has committed $10.5 million to support local Boston area community programs in 2007, the company said today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 20, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock’s Leading Edge Long Term Care Insurance Product Now Available In 42 States </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance Company’s ground-breaking Leading Edge long term care insurance (LTCI) product has been approved for sale in 42 states, including Florida and Georgia, the company said today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 20, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Names Marc Costantini To Head Variable Annuities </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Financial Services today announced that Marc Costantini has been named President of the Variable Annuities business, effective February 19. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 16, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Re–Prices Its Accumulation Universal Life Insurance Product </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock has re–priced its Accumulation UL policy, a universal life insurance policy designed to meet the needs of high net worth individuals and business owners who are seeking death benefit protection and the potential to accumulate significant policy cash value. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 16, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Launches Venture Vision® No–Load Variable Annuity </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Annuities has announced the addition of the Venture Vision® variable annuity to its product lineup. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Surabaya, February 14, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife’s New Product Offers More Security and Protection</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">To meet market demand for an affordable, yet greater security and protection product, Manulife Indonesia today launched a new product called Secure Income Replacement. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, February 13, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation reports record annual and quarterly results </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation today reported shareholders' net income of $3,985 million for 2006, an increase of 21 per cent over the full year 2005.
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, February 13, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation declares dividends </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly shareholders’ dividend of $0.20 per share on the common shares of the Company payable on or after March 19, 2007 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 26, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, February 13, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative
Investment–Type Annuity Insurance Product “Step Life” through
 Shizuoka Bank, Ltd.
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			             <span class="news">On February 15, 2007, Manulife Japan will commence sales nationwide of an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product (Guaranteed Total Annuity Type), “Step Life” through the head office and branches of Shizuoka Bank, Ltd. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, February 12, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Earns Caring Company Title for Fifth Consecutive Year</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">For the fifth year in a row, Manulife (International) Limited has been awarded the Caring Company title by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), in recognition of the Company’s ongoing commitment to sponsoring and taking part in charitable activities in the local community. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, February 11, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Donation Recipients Selected for 
“Manulife Japan Fundraising Campaign to Improve the Pediatric Care Environment for Seriously Ill Children”
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			             <span class="news">“Children’s Health Forum”, a nonprofit organization (NPO) that promotes pioneering activities to improve the healthcare and medical treatment environment for children, solicited innovative proposals for improving the medical treatment environment for children from pediatric care facilities across Japan.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Manila, February 9, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Philippines Marks A Century Of Commitment</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Story after story attends Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (Phils.), Inc.’s history, which is closely intertwined with that of the Philippines’.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, February 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Announcement of Executive Appointment</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan has appointed Koichiro Yoshizumi to the position of Vice–President, overseeing the Company’s Managing General Agency (MGA) Department, effective February 1, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Enhances Its Protection Variable Universal Life Insurance Policy</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock has enhanced its guaranteed death benefit variable universal life insurance policy, Protection VUL, with an improved Extended No–Lapse Guarantee rider (ENLG). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Atlanta, February 7, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial acquires 1100 Peachtree office tower in Atlanta</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial has purchased the 1100 Peachtree Street office tower in Atlanta, Georgia from 1100 Peachtree Street Associates, L.P. for US$153.86 million. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 7, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Brian Heapps Named Head Of Sales And Business Development At John Hancock Financial Network</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Brian B. Heapps, CLU, ChFC, has been named Executive Vice President of Sales and Business Development for John Hancock Financial Network. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, February 6, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">MFC Global Investment Management Further Enhances Capabilities With Key Hires In Tokyo, Hong Kong, London</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">As part of the ongoing strengthening of its international investment management capabilities, MFC Global Investment Management has appointed three investment professionals to its teams in Tokyo, Hong Kong and London. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, February 6, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation to release year–end financial results</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation will release its fourth quarter and year–end financial results on the morning of Tuesday, February 13, 2007, followed by a live webcast of the quarterly conference call with analysts beginning at 2:00 p.m. [ET].  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 6, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Funds Realigns Portfolio Management Teams On Financial Funds</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds said today that it has realigned the portfolio management teams for seven mutual funds focused on financial services and related sectors. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, February 5, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife launches first–of–its–kind investment–linked insurance plan with guaranteed withdrawal benefit (“GWB”) feature in Hong Kong</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited today introduced Hong Kong’s first investment–linked product with GWB feature, “Manulife Secure IncomePlus”, which is designed specially for the territory’s post–war ageing 'baby boomers' generation. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, February 2, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">New Function Added to Increase Savings Power </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan announced that it has created new functions for the “Manulife Investment–Type Annuity (Annuity Amount 5–Year Step Up Type),” which has been selling well through Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, February 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife supports Les Amis de la montagne with Tuques Bleues sponsorship </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial will sponsor the Montreal Tuques Bleues Celebration and Snowshoe Event that will attract more than 800 participants to a torch–lit snowshoe climb on Mount Royal. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Bangkok, February 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Thailand announces long–term partnership with Olympic Weightlifting Gold Medalist, Pawina Thongsuk </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Thailand today announced Thailand champion weightlifter, Pawina Thongsuk, as the newest member of Team Manulife, a group of talented Olympic athletes who function as Manulife ambassadors. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Bangkok, February 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Insurance (Thailand) Public Company Limited announces the appointment of new President: Bruce Hodges</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Thailand has announced the appointment of Bruce Hodges as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Thai operation, effective February 1, 2007.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 1, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Launches Fully Guaranteed Whole Life Insurance Product</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock has launched Protection Whole Life, a fully guaranteed whole life insurance product that combines affordable lifetime death benefit protection with guaranteed cash values. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, January 30, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Appointment of New Senior Management at Manulife Japan</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan has announced the appointment/promotion of two senior officers. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, January 29, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation guarantees certain obligations of The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company to rationalize reporting obligations </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”) has guaranteed certain obligations of its subsidiary The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (“MLI”) in order to rationalize the securities reporting obligations of MFC, MLI, Manulife Financial Capital Trust (the “MaCS Trust”) and Maritime Life Canadian Funding (“Maritime Funding”). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, January 29, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Bank of Montreal Manulife Investments Protected Deposit Notes, Total Return Class and R.O.C. Class now available </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Canadian investors can benefit from two new classes of principal protected investments that generate potential returns based on the performance of two mutual funds. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, January 29, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife President & CEO to present at Citibank’s 2007 Financial Services conference</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Dominic D’Alessandro, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Financial will present at Citibank’s 2007 Financial Services Conference in New York on Wednesday, January 31, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, January 29, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Funds Adds New Tools for Advisers to Award–Winning Web Site </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds recently added several new enhancements to its web site, www.jhfunds.com, in the second phase of the site’s relaunch, the company announced today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Bandung, January 25, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Indonesia opens new Branch office in Bandung </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia today celebrated the official opening of its new Branch office in the city of Bandung, located at Jl. Asia Afrika No. 142. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Jakarta, January 23, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife appointed as Employee Benefits provider for seven new companies</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia today signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with seven companies who have selected Manulife Indonesia as their employee benefits program provider. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, January 23, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial Services Announces World’s Top Three Women To Run 2007 Boston Marathon</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In its 22nd year as the major sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial Services announced the entry of the world’s top three ranked women marathoners for the 111th running of the race on April 16. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, January 23, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Survey: Most Americans Prefer Planning Their Will To Preparing for Long Term Care (LTC)</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">If given the choice between sitting down to plan their will or sitting down to discuss possible long term care needs, more than half (55 percent) of respondents in a survey conducted for John Hancock Life Insurance Company (John Hancock) said they’d opt for the will. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Shanghai, January 22, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem gets approval from CIRC to operate in Changzhou and Deyang </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">“It is in the interest of both countries to see Canadian and Chinese expertise coming together to offer innovative financial products and services to the Chinese people,” said The Honourable James M. Flaherty, P.C., M.P., Canada’s Minister of Finance, while visiting Manulife–Sinochem’s Shanghai headquarters. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, January 19, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Announces Olympic Games Pin Design Contest Winners</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">“Bringing Dreams To Life” prizes presented to 10 customers for “phenomenal” display of creativity.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Manila, January 15, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">China Bank, Manulife announce strategic Bancassurance alliance via a Joint–Venture Company</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">China Bank and Manulife today announced a strategic bancassurance alliance through a joint–venture company. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, January 15, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Exclusive agreement offers Manulife group pension clients insights from renowned UCLA behavioural finance expert</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial has secured an exclusive agreement with behavioural finance expert Dr. Shlomo Benartzi, a professor at University of California, Los Angeles, to provide Manulife Canadian group pension clients with custom newsletters and quarterly advice on retirement savings trends. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, January 11, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Standard & Poor’s assigns ratings to Manulife Bank of Canada</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services today assigned “AA-” long-term and “A-1+” short-term counterparty credit ratings to Manulife Bank of Canada with a stable outlook. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, January 10, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial Services Announces Leaders Of World Marathon Majors To Run 2007 Boston Marathon</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In its 22nd year as the major sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial Services announced the return of two–time champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya and last year’s runner–up Jelena Prokopcuka of Latvia for the 111th running of the race on April 16. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, January 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">George Revoir appointed Senior Vice President, Distribution for John Hancock Retirement Plan Services</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (JHRPS) announced today that George Revoir has accepted the position of Senior Vice President, Distribution. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, January 8, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Launches Two New Fund of Funds</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds today announced that it has launched two new fund of funds products:  the John Hancock International Allocation Portfolio, and the John Hancock Lifecycle Portfolios. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, January 4, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Insurance Product “Step Life” through Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Co., Ltd.</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">On January 4, 2007, Manulife Japan will commence sales nationwide of an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product (Guaranteed Total Annuity Type), “Step Life” through the head office and branches of Mitsubishi UFJ Securities Co.,Ltd. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, January 2, 2007</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial announces redemption of 8.375% TruPS Units</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">The outstanding US$492,500,000 principal amount of 8.375% Capital Trust Pass–through Securities (CUSIP No. 553038AA8) (the “TruPS”) have been called for redemption.  						 
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