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        <h1>2008 News Releases</h1>
		
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, December 25, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Elementary school children gain management experience as CEOs of own cap businesses</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">On Sunday, December 7, the national championship tournament of the third annual “Manulife CAPS Management Contest”, organized by Junior Achievement of Japan, with the support of Central Community Chest of and the special sponsorship of Manulife Life Insurance Company, was held at the Manulife Japan Head Office. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, December 19, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial donates $100,000 to 15 charities, $40,000 to Food Banks Canada and $25,000 to Breakfast for Learning to support those in need</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In the spirit of the holiday season, Manulife Financial’s Canadian Division is donating $100,000 to charities in four cities where it has major employee locations, $40,000 to Food Banks Canada plus $25,000 to Breakfast for Learning. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, December 19, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial and its employees donate $17,000 and more than four tonnes of food locally to help those in need this holiday season</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial and its employees in Kitchener-Waterloo are donating $8,500 and more than four tonnes of food to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region, plus another $8,500 to St. John’s Kitchen to support those in need during the holiday season. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, December 18, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Launches Accumulation Variable Universal Life Product</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance today announced the launch of a new Accumulation VUL product, a variable universal life policy that offers superior cash value and retirement income potential to pre-retirees. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, December 18, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Court approves Manulife Securities settlement with Société Générale</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Securities Investment Services Inc. (Manulife Securities) announced today that the Honourable Justice Colin Campbell of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved the settlement of a class action lawsuit that Manulife Securities commenced against Société Générale (Canada) (Société Générale) and related entities on its behalf and on behalf of all purchasers of certain investment products of Portus Alternative Asset Management Inc. and related entities. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Taipei, December 17, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Rich Experience in Insurance Industry all over Asia - Mark O’Dell outlines his plans to bring Manulife Taiwan to new heights</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Mark O’Dell, the new president and CEO of Manulife Taiwan, has grasped the current situation and future opportunities for the insurance industry in Taiwan in the short time since his appointment. Shortly after his appointment, he announced that he will launch more varieties of products and focus on offering superior quality of customer service to cultivate the market in Taiwan and to enlarge the business scope of the company. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, December 16, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock LTC Enhances Producer Website</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Long-Term Care (LTC) Insurance has launched a new and improved version of its producer website to make it easier for financial professionals  to access and order LTC insurance marketing materials, sales forms, and training tools online. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, December 16, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial Announces Top American Kara Goucher To Run 2009 Boston Marathon</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In its 24th year as the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial today announced the signing of Olympian and World Championship bronze medalist Kara Goucher for the 113th running of the race on April 20, 2009. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, December 15, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Expands LTC Training Effort with ClearCert High Usage By Producers and Streamlines Process for Insurers</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance Company (John Hancock) is reinforcing its commitment to helping producers meet new long-term care insurance (LTCI) training requirements through an affiliation with the ClearCert Clearinghouse. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, December 11, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial completes $2.275 billion equity offerings</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) announced today that the offerings of its common shares announced on December 2, 2008 have been completed raising a total of $2.275 billion. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, December 11, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds receives approval for fund mergers</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds has received securityholder approval to merge the following funds... 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, December 10, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Survey Reveals Top Financial Representatives Want Some Independence and Some Support</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In a new advisor survey released today, top financial representatives expressed that a combination of independent broker/dealer and traditional career system offerings would make them most successful. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, December 9, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">“Winning Run” to be Launched Through HSBC Premier</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In order to meet the lifetime protection needs of families who have lost a loved one, Manulife Life Insurance Company... 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Halifax, December 9, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife invests $500,000 in Nova Scotia mental health projects</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Nova Scotians living with a mental illness will benefit from a $500,000 donation announced today by Manulife Financial to support early intervention programs and community-focused living residences.   						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">China, December 8, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife-Sinochem launches family-based income protector “AN XIN”</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife-Sinochem has launched its first family-oriented income protector product - “AN XIN”, which provides monthly income upon cancer, accidental disability or death of the insured.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, December 5, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Commitment to service-quality management earns insurer two coveted Six Sigma Awards</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited (MIL) has picked up two Six Sigma awards, under the categories Projects and Leaders, for its commitment in bringing first-class service quality to its customers – and further freeing them from worry in times of stress. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, December 4, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial Network Offers Bank Owned Life Insurance Resource to its Independent Career Firms Nationally</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Ramsey Partners, LLC, a specialty bank consulting firm, has moved its affiliation to John Hancock Financial Network (JHFN). Through Empire Financial Partners, an independent office of John Hancock Financial Network in Buffalo, NY, they will offer bank owned life insurance (BOLI) consulting resources to the entire network nationally, announced Peter Gordon, President of JHFN. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, December 3, 2008</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 30, the NPO Children’s Heath Forum (Aichi Prefecture; Center Director: Minoru Tanabe), a non-profit organization which aims to improve the medical treatment environment for children at hospitals nationwide to facilitate children’s recovery, 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">Toronto, December 2, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial bolsters its capital position </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC) will further strengthen its financial and capital position by issuing $2.125 billion in common equity which would raise its regulatory capital ratio to one of the highest levels in the Company’s history. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, December 1, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife earns second consecutive “Excellent” rating from DALBAR for group savings plan member statements</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Group Savings and Retirement Solutions (GSRS) has once again received an “Excellent” rating for its year-end plan member statement, according to a recently-released study by DALBAR, a leading communications consulting firm. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Kuala Lumpur, November 27, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Insurance Berhad recently donated electrical goods to the Amitabha Old Folk’s Home in Kuala Lumpur to help improve the quality of life of the residents. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, November 26, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial announces effectiveness of amendments to trust indentures of its subsidiary John Hancock Canadian Corporation</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”), and its subsidiaries, John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. (“JHFS”) and John Hancock Canadian Corporation (“JHCC”), jointly announced that effective today, the trust indenture governing JHCC’s 6.672% Senior Unsecured Notes due May 31, 2011 and the trust indenture governing JHCC’s 6.496% Senior Unsecured Notes due November 30, 2011 have been amended. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, November 26, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Securities announces settlement with Société Générale</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Securities Investment Services Inc. announced today that it has reached a settlement with Société Générale (Canada) and related entities of a lawsuit that it commenced under the Class Proceedings Act of Ontario on its behalf and on behalf of all purchasers of certain investment products of Portus Alternative Asset Management Inc. and related entities.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, November 26, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Reports Strong Results in Major Performance Indicators, Maintains Robust Financial Strength Despite Challenging Economic Environment</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Life Insurance Company (Head Office: Chofu-shi, Tokyo; President and CEO: Craig Bromley) (hereinafter called “Manulife Japan”) announces its first half results for fiscal year 2008 (the six-month period from April 2008 through September 2008). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, November 25, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of “New Prosperity Increasing Term Life Insurance”</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Life Insurance Company (hereinafter “Manulife Japan”; Head Office: Chofu-shi, Tokyo; Craig Bromley, President and CEO) will commence sales nationwide of “New Prosperity Increasing Term Life Insurance” through its PlanRight Advisors (Manulife Japan’s own sales representatives) sales network starting November 27, 2008. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, November 24, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial announces approval of amendments to trust indentures by noteholders of its subsidiary John Hancock Canadian Corporation</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”), and its subsidiaries, John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. (“JHFS”) and John Hancock Canadian Corporation (“JHCC”), jointly announced today that noteholders of JHCC have approved certain amendments to the trust indenture governing JHCC’s 6.672% Senior Unsecured Notes due May 31, 2011  and to the trust indenture governing JHCC’s 6.496% Senior Unsecured Notes due November 30, 2011. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Manila, November 24, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Philippines reports third quarter results for 2008</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Philippines’ regular premium sales for the combined Life and Pre-Need businesses increased by 22 per cent in the third quarter of 2008 compared with the third quarter of 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, November 20, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Announces Results of National Long-Term Care Cost of Care Study</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance Company (John Hancock) today announced the results of an in-depth study of the 2008 costs of long-term care (LTC), which found that LTC costs have been increasing in line with inflation in recent years. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, November 19, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services Honored with 14 Awards for Communications Excellence</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (JHRPS) has been recognized for communications excellence by the League of American Communications Professionals (LACP) with fourteen awards, including five that received “Top 100” distinction. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">China, November 18, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife-Sinochem is awarded Canada China Business Council’s “Outstanding Achievement Award” </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife-Sinochem has been presented with the “Outstanding Achievement Award” at the Canada China Business Council’s (CCBC) awards. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, November 18, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial Announces Top American Ryan Hall to Run 2009 Boston Marathon</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In its 24th year as the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial today announced the signing of Olympic marathoner and American half marathon record holder Ryan Hall for the 113th running of the race on April 20, 2009.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, November 17, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial offers range of new Tax-Free Savings Accounts</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial is now offering Canadians multiple options to start saving money to contribute toward their Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs).
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, November 17, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Actively Repurchasing Shares</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE: HTD) announced today that pursuant to its share repurchase plan, the Fund repurchased 3,548,570 common shares or approximately 8.43% of its outstanding shares since the share repurchase program was announced on December 4, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, November 14, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife fund managers named as Most Astute Investors in Local Currency Bonds 2008</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Five Manulife fixed income fund managers in Asia have been named among the “Most Astute Investors in Local Currency Bonds 2008” in The Asset’s Benchmark Research.
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, November 10, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife is Hong Kong’s “Best Company for Financial Planning Excellence” — again</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">For the second year running, Manulife (International) Limited (MIL) has been designated Hong Kong’s “Best Company for Financial Planning Excellence” in the insurance sector of the SCMP/IFPHK Financial Planner Awards. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, November 6, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation reports third quarter results and $3 billion loan financing</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”) today reported quarterly shareholders’ net income of $510 million and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.33, compared to net income of $1,070 million and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.70 for the same period last year.
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, November 6, 2008</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 $0.26 per share on the common shares of the Company payable on or after December 19, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 18, 2008.
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, November 5, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Fifth Web Care Gold Award for Manulife</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited has been awarded its fifth Web Care Award Gold Award by the Internet Professional Association (iProA) in recognition of the user-friendliness and accessibility of its website. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, October 31, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited (MIL) announces the appointments of the following senior executives. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, October 30, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services Signs Distribution Agreement with Morgan Stanley</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (RPS) has increased the number of advisors able to offer services to 401(k) plans through a new distribution agreement reached with Morgan Stanley. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, October 29, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II (NYSE: PDT) Announces Final Results Of Tender Offer</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II (NYSE: PDT) (the “Fund”) announced today the final results of its tender offer for up to 2,768,417 shares of its common stock representing up to five percent of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock, at a price equal to 98% of the Fund's net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the date the tender offer expired. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, October 28, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife fund managers named as Most Astute Investors in Local Currency Bonds 2008</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Five Manulife fixed income fund managers in Asia have been named among the “Most Astute Investors in Local Currency Bonds 2008” in The Asset’s Benchmark Research. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, October 28, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Closes Acquisition of Fuhwa Securities Investment Trust</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Asset Management Hong Kong has completed its acquisition of Fuhwa Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd. (Fuhwa SITE). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, October 27, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">MFC Global Investment Management Names Jeffrey Santerre to Head U.S. Product Management</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">MFC Global Investment Management has named Jeffrey Santerre, CAIA, as head of product management in the U.S. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, October 24, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Canadians looking for stability: Manulife Investor Sentiment Index</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Cash and fixed income investments are narrowing the gap on Canadians’ own homes as the most popular havens to put money these days, 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 24, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II (NYSE: PDT) Announces Expiration of Tender Offer</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Patriot Premium Dividend Fund II (NYSE: PDT) (the “Fund”) announced today the preliminary results of its tender offer for up to 2,768,417 shares of its common stock representing up to five percent of its issued and outstanding shares of common stock, at a price equal to 98% of the Fund's net asset value (“NAV”) per share on the date the tender offer expired.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, October 23, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial 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 Thursday, November 6, 2008 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, October 16, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation Ratings Unchanged by Standard & Poor’s</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation today announced that its Standard & Poor’s credit ratings are unchanged, according to the bulletin titled “Manulife Financial Corp. Ratings Unchanged After Highlights On Third–Quarter Results,” which was published by Standard & Poor’s on October 14, 2008. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, October 14, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial announces proxy solicitation relating to outstanding public debt of its subsidiary John Hancock Canadian Corporation</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation (“MFC”), and its subsidiaries, John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. (“JHFS”) and John Hancock Canadian Corporation (“JHCC”), jointly announced today the commencement of proxy solicitations relating to the outstanding public debt of JHCC. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, October 13, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation releases key aspects of its financial position</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In light of unprecedented market volatility, Manulife Financial is releasing important information about key aspects of its financial position to reassure its stakeholders. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, October 7, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Funds Advances Two Spots in 'kasina' Rankings of Top Financial Intermediary Web Sites for 2008</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds has been named one of the Top 10 web sites for financial intermediaries for 2008 by 'kasina', an asset management consulting firm. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, October 6, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Sunnybrook launches Let’s Face This campaign to confront the stigma of mental illness</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre today launched Let’s Face This – Confront the Stigma of Mental Illness, an innovative web–based initiative to address the growing public health issue. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, September 30, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds announces Simplicity portfolio enhancements</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds announced today that it has made significant enhancements to the Simplicity asset allocation investment program. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, September 29, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investments launches product allocation strategy to help Canadians better plan and protect their retirement income </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">As more and more baby boomers near retirement, Manulife Investments is launching a product allocation approach to help Canadians work with their advisors, as they plan ahead for retirement. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, September 29, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investments partners with finance experts to help Canadians plan for retirement </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Investments is partnering with Dr. Moshe Milevsky, a renowned personal finance expert, and Toronto–based QWeMA Group to provide advisors with a new retirement income strategy focused on product allocation for their clients. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Yangzhou, September 26, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem expands business in Jiangsu Province with a new sales office license in Yangzhou</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (MSL) has recently received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission to establish a new Sales Office in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Kuala Lumpur, September 26, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Underprivileged children from Rumah Titian Kasih were recently treated to new Raya clothes as well as a Buka Puasa dinner by Manulife Malaysia and the HMCS Protecteur, a Pacific fleet supply ship of the Canadian navy. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, September 25, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Perspective on Recent Market Events by John Hancock Tax–Advantaged Global Shareholder Yield Fund’s (NYSE: HTY) Subadviser Epoch Investment Partners, Inc.</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">The unprecedented turmoil in global financial markets leads many investors to question future equity return expectations and the stability of the financial system itself.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, September 24, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, has received approval from its Independent Review Committee to undertake a series of fund mergers. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, September 22, 2008</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, September 29, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, September 22, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investments enhances Canada’s first Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit product</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife will offer an unlimited income bonus period to investors in its industry–leading IncomePlus product, plus other changes announced today, to provide more flexibility for younger and older Canadians saving for their retirement. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, September 22, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock to Unify Global Fund Selection and Monitoring</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock’s Investment Management Services (IMS) group has expanded its role of providing investment manager selection and review services within its parent company, Manulife, the company said today.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, September 22, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.) Adds Dennis McCafferty to High Yield Team</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.), LLC ('MFC Global (U.S.)') has hired Dennis McCafferty, CFA, as an analyst and member of the high yield and strategic bond teams.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, September 18, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services Receives 14 Marketing Awards from the Insurance and Financial Communications Association </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (RPS) received 14 awards from The Insurance and Financial Communicators Association (I.F.C.A.) for marketing and communications creativity, design and writing. Winners were announced at I.F.C.A.’s annual gala and award ceremony, which was held on Tuesday September 16th at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, MA. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, September 16, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Releases Details on Selected Exposures</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In light of recent events, Manulife Financial Corporation confirmed today that it has the following exposures (all amounts in US dollars unless stated otherwise) at the close of business September 15, 2008: 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, September 12, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through Tohoku 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 Tohoku Bank. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Kuala Lumpur, September 11, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Malaysia Awards Outstanding Athletes at Beijing Olympic Games</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Worldwide Olympic Partner Manulife Malaysia today presented cash prizes worth RM39,500 to 15 athletes for their outstanding performance at the recent Olympic Games in Beijing. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, September 10, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Announces Launch of JH Spectrum Fixed Annuity Product</span><br/>
			             <span class="news"> John Hancock today announced the launch of a new fixed deferred annuity product–JH Spectrum. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, September 10, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife earns Wastewi$e Label</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited has been granted permission to use the Wastewi$e Label – Level “Good” – as a reward for its successful efforts to avoid wastage at the company over the past year. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, September 9, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial receives Silver Quality Award from National Quality Institute</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial’s Canadian Individual Wealth Management Operations, which serves Manulife Investments and Manulife Securities International businesses, has been recognized for outstanding achievements in quality. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, September 9, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.) Names Reid Kilberg to Sales Team</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.), LLC (“MFC Global”) has named Reid A. Kilberg to its sales team, effective September 2nd. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, September 8, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock adds Emerging Markets Value Fund to 529 lineup</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Freedom 529 has added the John Hancock Funds II Emerging Markets Value Fund, subadvised by Dimensional Fund Advisors, in four of the John Hancock Freedom 529 college savings plan enrollment–based portfolios and one of its static portfolios. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Kuala Lumpur, September 8, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife helps local underprivileged kids to get into the spirit of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games with a special Kids’ Olympics</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Children from four underprivileged homes in the Klang Valley got their very own taste of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games recently when Manulife Malaysia organised a Kids’ Olympics, a special sports carnival. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, September 8, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Names New Leadership</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Today, Arthur Sawchuk, Chair of the Board of Directors of Manulife Financial, announced that Donald A. Guloien will succeed Dominic D’Alessandro as its next President and CEO, effective May 7, 2009. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, September 5, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial has launched Workplace Solutions for Mental Health, an innovative, practical solution that works with an employer’s existing disability and absence management programs to proactively manage mental health in the workplace. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, September 3, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Head of Canadian Division to present at Scotia Capital’s Financials Summit Conference</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Paul Rooney, President and Chief Executive Officer of Manulife Canada Ltd., will present at Scotia Capital’s Financials Summit in Toronto on Wednesday, September 10, 2008. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Chongqing, September 3, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem develops its business in the Midwest of China following approval from CIRC to operate in Chongqing</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem is continuing its expansion in China in 2008, and in August, received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission (CIRC) Chongqing Bureau to open a Branch in Chongqing. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, September 2, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds announces multiple product enhancements</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, announced today a number of enhancements to its Simplified Prospectus. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, September 2, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">On September 9, 2008, Manulife Financial will host an Investor Conference in Tokyo, Japan for the institutional investment community. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, September 2, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">“I’mWell” by Manulife</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited launches the FIRST standalone medical reimbursement insurance plan of its kind, with guarantees well into retirement, namely: (1) guaranteed coverage to age 100, (2) guaranteed option to step up hospitalisation coverage at retirement and a (3) guaranteed money back option on surrender. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Beijing, August 28, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Philippines sent a delegation of over 100 top financial advisors, senior executives and business partners to the XXIX Olympic Games in Beijing, China as part of a program organized by Olympic sponsor Manulife Financial, worldwide life insurance partner of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, August 21, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">“My Helper”, a New Investment–Type Lifetime Care Annuity Insurance Product, to be Launched Through Tottori Bank</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">As part of its strategic initiative for expanding distribution channels via partner financial institutions to meet the increasing needs for nursing care, Manulife Life Insurance Company has developed an investment–type lifetime care annuity insurance product exclusively for the bancassurance market.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, August 20, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Hong Kong people opt for higher equity investment to support retirement savings </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">People in Hong Kong are worried that their retirement savings will be insufficient to sustain their standard of living during their retirement, according to an online poll conducted by Manulife (International) Limited. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, August 19, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife International Ltd. today has signed an agreement with Yuanta Financial Holding Co., Ltd. to acquire Fuhwa Securities Investment Trust Co., Ltd. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, August 19, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">John Hancock Freedom 529 launched its annual back–to–school campaign with an innovative marketing tool designed to grab financial consultants’ attention: a full–fledged leave–behind board game for young players ages 5–10, called “The Road to College.” 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Taipei, August 18, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife launches “Labor Insurance Pension Consulting Group” </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">New group of specially–trained Manulife Taiwan agents will provide up to date retirement advice services to Taiwanese workers. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, August 15, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">“Kaigo Oen dan”, a New Investment–Type Lifetime Care Annuity Insurance Product, to be Launched Through Resona Bank</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">As part of its strategic initiative for expanding distribution channels via partner financial institutions to meet the increasing needs for nursing care, Manulife Japan has developed an investment–type lifetime care annuity insurance product exclusively for the bancassurance market. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Jakarta, August 15, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Indonesia announces first semester 2008 results </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia today announces the strong growth of second quarter results. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, August 14, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Reports Solid First Quarter Sales and Earnings with Strong Performance in Both Insurance and Wealth Management Products</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan announces its financial results for the first quarter of FY 2008. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, August 8, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through Mie 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 Mie Bank. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, August 8, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through Daishi 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 Daishi Bank. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, August 7, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation has released updated information for its Second Quarter Earnings Results Conference Call at 2:00 p.m. ET on August 7, 2008.
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, August 7, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation reports strong second quarter sales and increased shareholder dividends</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation today reported quarterly shareholders’ net income of $1,008 million and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.66, compared to net income of $1,102 million and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.71 for the same period last year.
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, August 7, 2008</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 $0.26 per share, an increase of $0.02 per share, on the common shares of the Company payable on or after September 19, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 19, 2008.
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, August 7, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation and The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company will welcome Robert J. Harding, Chairman of Brookfield Asset Management Inc., to their Boards of Directors on October 2, 2008. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, July 30, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Funds Launches Redesigned Adviser Center</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds announced the launch of its newly redesigned Adviser Center on its award–winning web site www.jhfunds.com. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, July 30, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance Company was selected by LifePlans, Inc. in conjunction with the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to pilot a Living Independently and Falls–free Together (LIFT) program to study education and awareness methods designed to help prevent falls among older Americans. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Yantai, July 29, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem further expands business in Shandong Province with the opening of a new sales office in Yantai</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (MSL) today holds a grand opening ceremony of its Yantai Sales Office, Shandong province. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, July 29, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Introduces New Protection UL–G</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance today announced the launch of its new Protection UL–G product. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, July 24, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">RBC Manulife Investments Principal Protected Deposit Notes now available</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Canadian investors can benefit from a new series of principal protected Notes that provides access to world–class investment managers and can generate potential returns based on exposure to equity markets. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, July 24, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial 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 Thursday, August 7, 2008 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">Waterloo, July 23, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investor Sentiment Index rises slightly as investors adjust</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Canadians generally say they kept positive about investing in the past quarter, despite daily news about volatile equity markets, rising gas and food prices plus U.S. sub–prime lending woes, according to a national poll for Manulife Financial, Canada’s leading insurance and wealth management company. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Kuala Lumpur, July 23, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Malaysia launches first–of–its–kind investment–linked plan with guaranteed withdrawal benefit</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Malaysia today launched Secure Income Plus, a first–of–its–kind investment–linked retirement income plan in Malaysia. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, July 23, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Trip of a lifetime for Manulife athletes, customers and staff</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">As the official Worldwide Life Insurance Partner of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, Manulife (International) Limited gave a warm send–off to the Team Manulife athletes, its privileged customers, staff and top financial advisors prior to them travelling to the Chinese capital next month. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, July 21, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Variable Annuities Launches 'Advisor of Choice'</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Variable Annuities today announced a major program designed to support advisors’ efforts to expand their business with simple new tools to develop guaranteed retirement income plans for their clients. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, July 18, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife launches “One Dream” online campaign to benefit children with Thalassaemia</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited has launched an innovative twofold initiative “One Dream” online charity campaign, to encourage the public to rediscover and express their dreams that will in turn, contributes to realizing dreams for the children in need. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Kuching, July 17, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Lends Helping Hand to Cancer and Autistic Children in Kuching</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Malaysia recently presented electrical goods to the Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society and the Kuching Autistic Association in Kuching to help improve the quality of life of the children they care for. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, July 14, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds appoints highly respected sub–advisor to lead Manulife Small Cap Value Fund</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, announced today that Foyston, Gordon & Payne Inc. will assume sub–advisor responsibilities for the Manulife Small Cap Value Fund used in the Manulife Simplicity Portfolios, effective August 26, 2008. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, July 10, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Trio of awards confirms Manulife’s service superiority</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited has clocked up an impressive hat–trick of awards – two of them for no fewer than the ninth and fifth times, respectively – that underlines the insurer’s commitment to providing the very highest level of service, and the public’s recognition of such dedicated endeavour. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, July 9, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds receives regulatory approval to launch Manulife Mawer Mutual Funds</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds is pleased to announce they have received regulatory approval to launch a new suite of retail mutual funds. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, July 7, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Freedom 529 Enhances Marketing Tools To Support Financial Consultants’ Marketing Efforts</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Freedom 529 updated two of its most popular marketing tools to help financial consultants (FCs) in their efforts to build their businesses. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, July 3, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Completes Distribution of $1.8 Billion to Shareholders of All Outstanding Preferred Shares of Closed–End Funds</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds today mailed the final set of redemption checks to shareholders of outstanding preferred shares issued by its seven closed–end funds. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, July 2, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Securities is new name across Canada for combined Manulife, Berkshire–TWC businesses</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Securities is the new trade name for a group of companies consisting of a mutual fund dealer, investment dealer and insurance agency operating across Canada, following Manulife’s purchase of Berkshire–TWC Financial Group Inc. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, June 30, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">The Manulife Centre for Children with Specific Learning Disabilities (MCCSLD) is holding a free seminar on Saturday, July 5, 2008, to introduce effective ways of learning English as a second language for dyslexic students. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, June 30, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Funds Offers “Emergency Checklist” To Prepare For Financial And Personal Emergencies</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds is making available on its web site a complimentary, eight–page Emergency Checklist brochure that investors may download and print, as a way to help prepare for emergencies. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, June 30, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance Company (John Hancock) announced that it is adding new benefits to its flagship long–term care (LTC) insurance policy to meet the needs of today’s LTC insurance buyers. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, June 27, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investments expands IncomePlus fund offering</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Investments has announced that it will give clients and advisors significantly more investment choice in its industry–leading Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit (GMWB) product, IncomePlus. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, June 26, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial completes Medium Term Note Offering</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation (the “Company”) has successfully completed its previously announced offering of $950,000,000 principal amount, in two tranches of medium term notes constituting senior indebtedness, pursuant to its medium term note program.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, June 20, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">“My Helper”, a New Investment–Type Lifetime Care Annuity Insurance Product, to be Launched Through Hiroshima Bank</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">As part of its strategic initiative for expanding distribution channels via partner financial institutions to meet the increasing needs for nursing care, Manulife Japan has developed an investment–type lifetime care annuity insurance product exclusively for the bancassurance market. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Halifax, June 19, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial to donate $10,000 to Canadian Red Cross for Porter’s Lake and Tantallon fires</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Through its Halifax Community Board, Manulife Financial will donate $10,000 to the Canadian Red Cross disaster management program in response to recent major forest fires near Porter’s Lake and Tantallon, Nova Scotia.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, June 19, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation (the “Company”) intends to issue up to $950,000,000 principal amount in two tranches of medium term notes constituting senior indebtedness pursuant to its medium term note program.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, June 16, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Annuities Enhances Lifetime Withdrawal Benefit, Investment Lineup</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Annuities today announced a major enhancement to its top–selling optional withdrawal benefit rider available with Hancock’s variable annuities. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, June 12, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Global Contrarian Fund  offers New Investment Concept for Investors to Unveil Hidden Wealth</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Asset Management (Hong Kong) Limited (MAMHK) has announced the launch of a new investment fund, MGF Global Contrarian Fund, under the Manulife Global Fund (MGF) platform. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, June 11, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds enters an exclusive arrangement with Mawer Investment Management</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds has reached an agreement that will allow it to offer, on an exclusive basis through financial advisors, a family of mutual funds sub–advised by Mawer Investment Management Limited’s acclaimed investment management team. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, June 11, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife is again Top Fund–raiser in Walks for Millions Challenge Cup won for record seventh consecutive year</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">One of the biggest contingents to be found every year at the Community Chest’s annual “Walks for Millions” in Hong Kong is that from Manulife – and its contribution has again been recognised in the form of being awarded the “Challenge Cup – Overall Top Fund–raiser” and “Top Fund–raiser for Hong Kong and Kowloon Walk” for a record seventh consecutive time.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, June 6, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Annual drive is in the blood of Manulifers</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">For nearly 30 years now, Manulife (International) Limited has organised a company–wide blood drive for the Hong Kong Red Cross Blood Transfusion Service – and every year, its staff and advisors queue up in their hundreds to participate. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, June 6, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Announces Refinancing and Redemption of All Outstanding Preferred Shares of John Hancock Income Securities Trust (JHS)</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds announced that it has restructured $89 million of leverage employed by the John Hancock Income Securities Trust (JHS), a leveraged closed–end bond fund.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, June 5, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife launches first group retirement savings version in Canada of Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit product</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial has announced its newest innovation for group retirement savings clients with the launch of Group IncomePlus. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, June 3, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investments tops $5 billion in deposits for Canada’s first guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit product</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In less than 20 months since its launch, deposits of GIF Select featuring IncomePlus have hit $5 billion as many Canadians move to save, protect and grow their retirement savings using Canada’s first Guaranteed Minimum Withdrawal Benefit (GMWB) product. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, June 2, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial Network Recognizes Top Performing Independent Firms</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Financial Network recently recognized top performers among its independent firms nationwide, announces Peter Gordon, President, JHFN. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, June 1, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart surpasses goal as riders, walkers raise $225,000 for cardiac care in Waterloo Region</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">More than 1,200 cyclists, walkers and volunteers took part in the 16th annual Manulife Bike and Hike for Heart today to support local heart health. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, May 30, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Announcement of Fiscal Year 2007 Results (Draft)</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan announces its financial results for fiscal year 2007 (draft). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, May 29, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">MFC Global Investment Management (Asia) Further Strengthens Greater China Equity Team</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">MFC Global Investment Management (Asia) has hired Matthew Lee and Terrace Chum to further strengthen the organization’s Greater China equity team, Tahnoon Pasha, Head of Investments, Equities, said today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Davao City, May 27, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife refurbishes children’s playroom in Mindanao’s largest tertiary public hospital</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Summer smiles and cheerful hope were brought to underprivileged sick children confined at the Davao Medical Center. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 21, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Announces Redemption Schedule for Auction Preferred Securities of John Hancock Investors Trust </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds has announced the redemption schedule for $86 million of auction rate preferred securities (ARPS) issued by the John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI), a leveraged closed–end bond fund.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 20, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Signator Investors, Inc., Broker/Dealer of John Hancock Financial Network, Names Tom Horack Chief Compliance Officer</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Signator Investors, Inc., the full–service broker/dealer of John Hancock Financial Network, has named Tom Horack Chief Compliance Officer, announced Chris Maryanopolis, President of Signator Investors, Inc. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 20, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Announces Refinancing and Redemption of All Outstanding Preferred Shares of John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI)</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds announced that it has restructured $86 million of leverage employed by the John Hancock Investors Trust (JHI), a leveraged closed–end bond fund. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 19, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Funds Leverages New Technology For Web Site</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds has launched cutting–edge technology on its advisor web site that offers new and expanded products and services to financial advisors. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, May 16, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Donates RMB 2 Million to Support the Earthquake Relief Efforts in China</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial and its staff and agents are donating at least RMB 2 million to support the relief efforts in the areas of China affected by the earthquake that took place in Sichuan province on May 12, 2008. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, May 14, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife launches innovative service for sponsors to communicate with members who need to choose retirement savings investments</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial has introduced a new Plan Default Letter Service (PDLS), the first of its kind in Canada, to make it easy for sponsors of group retirement savings plans to alert their members to make an active choice with their investments. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Kuala Lumpur, May 14, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Lends Helping Hand to Selangor Family Aid Association</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Malaysia donated RM5,000 worth of essential items to the Selangor Family Aid Association, a welfare home for the aged, physically and mentally challenged children, located in Ulu Yam, Selangor. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, May 12, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial’s 2007 Public Accountability Statement now available on–line</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation’s 2007 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">Tokyo, May 12, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">A new investment–type lifetime care annuity insurance product, to be Launched Through Shinsei Bank, Ltd.</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">As part of this strategic initiative for expanding distribution channels via partner financial institutions, in order to meet the increasing needs for nursing care, Manulife Japan has developed an investment–type lifetime care annuity insurance product exclusively for the bancassurance market. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Manila, May 9, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Philippines reports first quarter results for 2008</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Regular and Single Premium Sales for Manulife Philippines’ combined Life and Pre–Need business increased by 4 per cent and 290 per cent, respectively, in Q1 2008 compared with Q1 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 8, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Announces Redemption Schedule for Auction Preferred Securities of Five Closed–End Funds</span><br/>
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, May 8, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Corporation reports first quarter results with continuing strong sales performance</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation today reported shareholders’ net income of $869 million and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.57, compared to net income of $986 million and fully diluted earnings per share of $0.63 in the prior year.
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, May 8, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <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 payable on or after June 19, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 21, 2008.
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Ipoh, May 8, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 7, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Announces Refinancing and Redemption of All Outstanding Preferred Shares of Five Closed–End Funds </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds announced that it intends to restructure approximately $1.6 billion of leverage used by five of its seven leveraged closed–end funds. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, May 6, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Canadian investors can benefit from a new series of principal protected Deposit Notes that provides access to world–class investment managers and can generate potential returns based on exposure to equity markets. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 6, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Launches New Fully Guaranteed Whole Life Insurance Product</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock has launched a new, highly competitive Protection Whole Life policy that combines affordable, guaranteed death benefit protection, guaranteed cash values and a long term care rider. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, May 1, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">James F. Carlin has been elected independent Chairman of the Board of Trustees for John Hancock Funds. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 30, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds has completed the adoption of the Rainier Large Cap Growth Equity Portfolio. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 30, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock taps Allan Hackney as Chief Information Officer</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Allan T. Hackney has joined John Hancock Financial as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, announced John D. DesPrez III, President and CEO, John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Singapore, April 30, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">As part of their support for the local swimming fraternity, Manulife Singapore is teaming up with the Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) to host a charity swim to engage Singaporeans to raise funds through healthy competition and to give back to the community. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Banda Aceh, April 29, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Indonesia announces its financial results for Q4 2007 </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 29, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Freedom 529 Launches Series of Marketing Initiatives to Support Financial Consultants</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Freedom 529 updated its 529 website to kick off a series of 2008 marketing initiatives designed to enhance the financial consultant’s experience of working with John Hancock Freedom 529. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 28, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services Launches New “Forum Coach” Training Program for TPAs</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Building on the recent expansion of the TPA Services Team, John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (RPS) today announces a new web–facilitated training program for its 401(k) Third Party Administrators (TPAs). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, April 28, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Awards applaud Manulife’s continuous commitment to excellence</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited has received  three notable awards in insurance service category, through independent popular vote by members of the public. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, April 24, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial’s Annual Meeting and First Quarter 2008 Financial Results Conference Call available through live webcast</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">On Thursday, May 8, 2008, 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">Toronto, April 18, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial extends small shareholder sales program</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial has extended its voluntary small shareholder sales program (the “Program”) through which shareholders owning fewer than 100 shares (an “odd lot”) of Manulife Financial Corporation common stock may elect to sell all of their shares. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, April 18, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">“My Helper”, a new investment–type lifetime care annuity insurance product, to be Launched Through The Bank of Tokyo–Mitsubishi UFJ,Ltd. </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">As part of this strategic initiative for expanding distribution channels via partner financial institutions, in order to meet the increasing needs for nursing care, Manulife Japan has developed an investment–type lifetime care annuity insurance product exclusively for the bancassurance market. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, April 18, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife launches a new fund to tap opportunities in Middle East and North Africa regions </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited has launched the new Manulife Inv Middle East and North Africa Equity Fund, which is offered on the Manulife Investment Solutions platform, an investment–linked insurance plan. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, April 17, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investor Sentiment Index eases as some investors adjust</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Canadians’ positive outlook toward investing lost some ground in the past quarter amid concerns about swinging equity markets and U.S. sub–prime lending, according to a national poll for Manulife Financial, Canada’s leading insurance and wealth management company. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, April 16, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial and Manulife (International) Limited (MIL) announce the appointments of the following senior executives based in Hong Kong.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, April 16, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">“ManuPrime Care”, a New Investment–Type Lifetime Care Annuity Insurance Product, to be Launched Through Tokyo Star Bank</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">As part of a strategic initiative for expanding distribution channels via partner financial institutions, and in order to meet the increasing needs for nursing care, Manulife Japan has developed an investment–type lifetime care annuity insurance product exclusively for the bancassurance market. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 14, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Sponsors Legendary Boston Marathon Team Hoyt</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock has added another dimension to its Marathon activities by sponsoring Team Hoyt. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 14, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.) Names Frank Saeli to Head U.S. Institutional Sales and Relationship Management</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.), LLC said that it has named Frank Saeli as head of U.S. institutional sales and relationship management. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, April 14, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds enhances its product offering</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, has announced a number of enhancements to its line–up of mutual funds. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, April 10, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Exclusive access to renowned research expert gives Manulife clients insights on plan member behaviour</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial has announced an exclusive three–year agreement with behavioural finance expert Dr. Shlomo Benartzi. Dr. Benartzi, a professor at University of California, Los Angeles, and an internationally respected researcher to provide insights on retirement savings trends to Manulife’s Canadian group savings clients.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, April 10, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife renews support for leading Specific Learning Disabilities Centre</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">With the presence of Olympic Games “Fuwa” Huanhuan and the gift of Olympic–mascot toys for some 30 children, the sponsorship–renewal ceremony for the Manulife Centre for Children with Specific Learning Disabilities (MCCSLD) was a particularly joyous occasion. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 9, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services officially launches new 401(k) Guaranteed Income for Life rider</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (RPS) today officially launched and began enrolling employees in Guaranteed Income for Life, an optional rider on its 401(k) plans to help participants protect and build their retirement savings through a principal guarantee offering upside potential, downside protection and a source of income for life. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, April 8, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds announces manager departure</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds announced today that Timothy E. Keefe, Executive Vice President and Chief Equity Officer for MFC Global Investment Management (U.S.), LLC, has left the organization. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, April 8, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife pioneers first–ever MPF sector fund and adds three new ORSO funds </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife announces the launch of Manulife MPF Healthcare Fund to its Manulife Global Select (MPF) Scheme, bringing the first–ever sector–based MPF fund to the Hong Kong workforce, and adding three new funds, the China Value fund, Aggressive Fund and Stable Fund to its ORSO scheme – ManuFlex (MIL), providing a wider selection of fund choices that cater to members’ different retirement needs and investment objectives. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 8, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock to Provide More Than $11 Million for Community Giving in 2008</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. will provide more than $11.3 million to support Boston area community programs in 2008, the company said today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 7, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Launches New, Multi-Million Dollar “Cursor” Campaign</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Financial Services today launched its new “Cursor” advertising campaign with three ads reflecting the new ways in which spouses, family members and friends talk to each other about pressing, and sometimes difficult, topics such as saving money for retirement or protecting a family legacy. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, April 4, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Actively Pursuing Liquidity Solution For Auction Rate Preferred Holders</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds reiterated today that the Board of Directors of its closed–end funds and the officers of the funds’ advisor are very much aware of and deeply concerned by the difficulties created by the unprecedented disruption in the Auction Rate Preferred Securities (ARPS) market. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, April 3, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds is proud to announce that the Manulife Monthly High Income Fund has been recognized for excellence in the investment industry at the 2008 Lipper Fund Awards. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 31, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Led Industry In New Long–Term Care Insurance Sales In 2007</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance Company sold more long–term care insurance (LTCI) than any other carrier in 2007, according to recent year–end surveys of long–term care insurers by LIMRA International. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, March 28, 2008</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, 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, March 28, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation’s Proxy Circular and 2007 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">Bangkok, March 27, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Thailand announces opening ceremony for newly– renovated head office</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Thailand’s President and CEO, Mr. Bruce M Hodges will announce the opening ceremonies for the completely renovated Manulife Green Building on March 27, 2008. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Surabaya, March 27, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Indonesia signs Employee Benefits MoUs with five companies</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia has been chosen to manage the Employee Benefits services of five Indonesian companies. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Huizhou, March 26, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem gets approval from CIRC to operate in Huizhou, Guangdong Province – its 30th city in China</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission Guangdong Bureau to open a Sales Office in Huizhou. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 25, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services Expands 401(k) TPA Services Team</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Retirement Plan Services has strengthened its commitment to 401k third party administrator firms (TPAs) by expanding its TPA Services team. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, March 25, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife adds a HK$480,000 special–needs facility for Heep Hong Society</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife reinforced its commitment in supporting the healthcare and special learning needs of children, with its recent HK$480,000 Manulife Charitable Foundation donation to the Heep Hong Society, for setting up another treatment/therapy room to help develop the multiple intelligence of children with special needs. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Beijing, March 24, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">MSL launches SPUL product “Hong Yun Ren Sheng”</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem announced the launch of its SPUL – Single premium unit–linked product “HONG YUN REN SHENG”.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Waterloo, March 20, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial and Dr. Marla Shapiro to launch 16th annual Bike & Hike for Heart</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">On March 25, Manulife Financial will officially launch fundraising efforts for the 16th annual Manulife Bike & Hike for Heart, the largest single community event that directly supports the St. Mary’s Regional Cardiac Care Centre.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Taipei, March 20, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Taiwan launches new Whole Life Health Insurance product</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife has launched a new product for major injuries and illnesses called Manulife Whole Life Health Insurance for Specific Injuries and Illnesses. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 19, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Tax Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE:HTD) Receives Backing Of Major Proxy Advisor For Re-Election Of Current Trustees</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds announced today that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. has recommended that shareholders of the John Hancock Tax–Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (NYSE:HTD) vote on the GOLD John Hancock proxy card FOR the re–election of James F. Carlin and William H. Cunningham to the HTD Board of Trustees at the Fund’s March 31, 2008 Annual Meeting. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 17, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Tax–Advantaged Dividend Income Fund Board Urges Shareholders To Re–Elect James F. Carlin And William H. Cunningham As Fund Trustees</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">The John Hancock Tax–Advantaged Dividend Income Fund will hold the annual shareholders meeting on Monday, March 31, 2008, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time at the fund’s offices, 601 Congress Street, Boston, Massachusetts. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 13, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Trustees Actively Seeking Solutions For Closed–End Fund Shareholders</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds’ Board of Trustees is actively seeking solutions for seven closed–end funds affected by the liquidity crisis caused by the disruption in the auction rate preferred securities (ARPS) market, Keith F. Hartstein, President and Chief Executive Officer of John Hancock Funds, said today. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 13, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Taps Marianne Harrison to Lead Long–Term Care Insurance Business</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Marianne Harrison has been named President, John Hancock Long–Term Care Insurance, it was announced by Jim Boyle, President, John Hancock Insurance Group. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 12, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial Announces 2008 Boston Marathon Elite International Field</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In its 23rd year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial today announced its elite team of 31 marathon runners from eight countries set for the 112th running of the race on Monday, April 21. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Atlanta, March 11, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Crescent Resources and Manulife Financial team up to build Phipps Tower in Atlanta</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Crescent Resources, LLC, in a financial joint venture with Manulife Financial, has begun construction of Phipps Tower, a LEED–designed 20–story office building on a prime Buckhead site. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, March 10, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Expands Online Long–Term Care Insurance (LTCI) Training Options to Help Advisors Meet New NAIC Producer Regulations</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock will expand its long–term care insurance (LTCI) training efforts this month by launching an online program that will be compliant with NAIC Producer Training Regulations and state LTCI Partnership amendments and enjoy the same incentives as those for its classroom sessions. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Bangkok, March 8, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife organizes Annual Awards Presentation 2008</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Themed “The Victorious Night”, the event recognized and congratulated all agency members who received awards in a total of five classes including the top “Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)” award. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Taipei, March 8, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Taiwan helps customers understand annuity terminology</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In order to help customers identify the products that best fit their retirement needs, Manulife Taiwan provides tips and explanation of some important terms used to describe retirement products.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Singapore, March 7, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Singapore Supports Swimming Fraternity in Singapore </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Singapore and the Singapore Swimming Association announced that Manulife is to sponsor the Singapore Swimming Association, supporting the development of swimmers in the youth age group. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Kuala Lumpur, March 3, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Launches New Offshore Investments Funds </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Malaysia has introduced two new offshore investment linked funds, offering customers the opportunity to access equity funds specially chosen for them by Manulife. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, February 27, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Announces New Senior Appointments</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited (MIL), a member of the Manulife Financial group, has announced the promotion of eight senior executives in its agency force. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 27, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial Announces Top Male Contenders For 2008 Boston Marathon</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In its 23rd year as the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial announced their team of top male contenders for the 112th running of the race on April 21.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, February 25, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds ranks first in client service for seventh consecutive year</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">For the seventh consecutive year, Manulife Mutual Funds, a division of Elliott & Page Limited, has been named the best in Canada for client service among its competitors, according to an ongoing study by Environics Research Group. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 25, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial Leads Industry In Life Insurance Sales For Second Consecutive Year</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">For the second consecutive year, John Hancock led the industry in total individual life insurance sales in 2007, according to a recent survey of 78 major life insurers by LIMRA International. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, February 25, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife named “Caring Company” for sixth year running </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">With a sixth consecutive award under its belt, Manulife is now entitled to put the words “Five Years Plus” on its Caring Company logo. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Beijing, February 21, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem teams up with International SOS to provide travel and medical assistance to VIP customers </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem today announces that it has teamed up with International SOS to provide Manulife–Sinochem’s VIP clients with international travel and medical assistance services. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Jakarta, February 20, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Indonesia announces strong results for Q4 2007</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia today announces its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 20, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock 2007 Variable Annuity Sales In Bank Channel Set Record Of $1.4 Billion </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Financial said today that full year sales of variable annuities in the bank channel reached $1.4 billion in 2007, up from $1.0 billion in 2006. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 20, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">John Hancock Financial said today that full year sales of variable annuities reached a record $10.8 billion in 2007, up from their previous record of $9.1 billion in 2006. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, February 20, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife launches Olympic–year TV commercial Campaign builds on “Bringing Dreams to Life” brand promise</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife has brought out a new TV commercial that promotes the Olympic ideal of striving for excellence and success in life.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Manila, February 19, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Philippines reports strong results for 2007</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Expanded distribution channels and significant growth in sales of unit–linked and traditional insurance products resulted in Manulife Philippines posting impressive business performance results for the fourth quarter and the calendar year 2007. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, February 15, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through Fukushima 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 Fukushima Bank on February 19, 2008. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, February 14, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <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, payable on and after March 19, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 27, 2008. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, February 14, 2008</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 record shareholders' net income of $4,302 million for 2007, an increase of eight per cent over the full year 2006.
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, February 14, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan and Central Community Chest of Japan (CCC–J) Conduct Recovery Assistance Campaign to Support Citizen–Based Recovery Initiatives</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">As part of the “Manulife Japan and Central Community Chest of Japan (CCC–J) Recovery Assistance Fundraising Campaign to Aid Disaster–Affected Areas” conducted by Manulife Japan , Central Community Chest of Japan is inviting residents of disaster–affected areas to send their proposals for ways to rebuild their own communities and economies. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 13, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial Announces World’s Top Women To Run 2008 Boston Marathon</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In its 23rd year as the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, John Hancock Financial announced their team of top women contenders for the 112th running of the race on April 21. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 13, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Kiplinger’s Long–Term Care Consumer Video Sponsored by John Hancock Life Insurance Company Wins National Aegis Award</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">“Who Cares: Kiplinger’s No–Nonsense Look at Long–Term Care,” a consumer education video sponsored by the long–term care department of John Hancock Life Insurance Company, has won an Aegis Award for excellence in film and video. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Manila, February 11, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Launches New Variable Life Product </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Understanding the need to design a multi–purpose yet affordable insurance product that meets policyholders’ financial goals, Manulife Philippines has launched the Affluence Builder. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 11, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Enhances Key Individual And Survivorship Universal Life Products</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">With the addition of a new Standard Plus Non Smoker risk class, John Hancock Life Insurance has enhanced its Protection SUL-G and Performance UL policies, two of the most successful products in their broad and competitive universal life portfolio. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, February 7, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock launches new team within Special Markets Advisory Group</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock said today that it has formed a new team within its Special Markets Planning Group, and has named Brandon Buckingham, Vice President and Advanced Planning Attorney, to lead it. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, February 6, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial to release fourth quarter financial results</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial Corporation will release its fourth quarter and year end financial results on the morning of Thursday, February 14, 2008 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">Singapore, February 5, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Charity Auction Offers Singaporeans Chance To Attend Beijing 2008 Olympic Games</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Singapore is auctioning off five Olympic Games packages worth S$50,000. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, February 4, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial launches small shareholder sales program</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial is commencing a voluntary small shareholder sales program (the “Program”) through which shareholders owning fewer than 100 shares (an “odd lot”) of Manulife Financial Corporation common stock may elect to sell all of their shares. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Montreal, January 30, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial renews support for Les Amis de la montagne</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial is proud to renew its affiliation for a second consecutive year with Les Amis de la montagne and the 11th annual Tuques Bleues Celebration. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Jakarta, January 30, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Indonesia signs Employee Benefits MoUs with six companies</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Indonesia has been chosen to manage the Employee Benefits services of six Indonesian companies. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, January 30, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Develops New Marketing Program for Its Leading Edge Long–Term Care Insurance Product</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Life Insurance Company Long–Term Care Insurance has developed a Marketing Tool Kit with new materials and tools to help market Leading Edge, its newest LTC insurance product. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, January 29, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">RBC Manulife Investments Protected Deposit Notes now available</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Canadian investors can benefit from a new series of  principal protected Deposit Notes that has access to world–class investment managers and can generate potential returns based on exposure to equity markets. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, January 29, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Financial Chief Investment Officer to present at Citibank's 2008 Financial Services Conference</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Donald Guloien, Manulife Financial’s Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, will present at Citibank's 2008 Financial Services Conference in New York on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hanoi, January 28, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Vietnam launches annual Manulife Care Program</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">With the aim of cheering up needy children this lunar New Year, Manulife Vietnam, in coordination with the local Population, Family & Children Committee, has proudly launched its “Manulife Care” Program.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, January 28, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan starts strategic initiative responding to the full deregulation of insurance product sales via banks</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Aimed at further expansion of its distribution channels through banks, Manulife Japan has developed a new product exclusively for the bancassurance market responding to the full deregulation of insurance product sales through bank networks. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Nantong, January 25, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem gets approval from CIRC to operate in Nantong, Jiangsu Province</span><br/>
			             <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 Nantong. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Beijing, January 25, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem wins Hexun’s “Most Trustworthy Insurance Company” award </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem has been named “most trustworthy insurance company” by Hexun, a well known financial website in China. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, January 24, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Funds Launches Optimized Value Fund</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds announced that the new John Hancock Optimized Value Fund is available for sale. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, January 24, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Funds Launches Floating Rate Income Fund</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Funds said that it has launched the John Hancock Floating Rate Income Fund (JFIAX), effective January 22. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, January 23, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Mutual Funds to host Steve Forbes in national presentation on today’s global markets</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Mutual Funds will host a national event January 31 for its advisors across Canada to hear expert commentary on how investors can manoeuvre in today’s global markets. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, January 23, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">John Hancock Financial announces return of defending champions to run 2008 Boston Marathon</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">John Hancock Financial, in its 23rd year as principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon, today announced the return of three–time champion Robert Kipkoech Cheruiyot of Kenya and women’s winner Lidiya Grigoryeva of Russia for the 112th running of the race on April 21. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Hong Kong, January 22, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife premiers best–of–class critical illness insurance solutions –  “lifetime” promise, money–back, cover–me–again options, paid up in 10 years </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife (International) Limited is bringing to market a series of innovative critical illness insurance solutions – namely “PremierPlus Critical Illness Protector” and “Critical Illness Living Benefit”, which provide best–of–class critical illness protection and recovery coverage up to the age of 100. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Pekanbaru, January 22, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Indonesia opens new sales office in Pekanbaru Life Insurer celebrates with gathering of  200 clients </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Located at Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kompleks Sudirman City, the new office will provide an efficient and comfortable environment for its staff and agency teams helping them to provide the best possible customer service. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, January 22, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investments awarded certification for excellence in customer service from National Quality Institute </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Financial’s Canadian Individual Wealth Management Operations, which serves Manulife Investments and Manulife Securities International businesses, has been recognized for excellence in leadership, people, customer service and processes with a Level Three Certification under the National Quality Institute Progressive Excellence Program (NQI PEP®). 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, January 18, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “ManuPrime Plus” through The Tokyo Star Bank, Ltd.</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan will commence sales of “ManuPrime Plus”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through The Tokyo Star Bank, Ltd. on January 19, 2008. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, January 18, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product “Jack–in–the–Box” through The Bank of Kyoto, 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 Bank of Kyoto, Ltd. on January 21, 2008. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Qingdao, January 18, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission Qingdao Bureau to open a Sales Office in Qingdao.  						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, January 15, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Products “StepLife” and “Jack–in–the–Box” through Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited </span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japanwill commence sales of “Jack–in–the–Box”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product that enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, and “StepLife”, an advanced investment–type annuity insurance product (Guaranteed Total Annuity Type), through Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited on January 31, 2008. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, January 15, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Investments soars through $3 billion in sales for Canada’s first guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit product</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">In just more than 14 months since its original launch, sales of GIF Select featuring IncomePlus ended 2007 at almost $3.4 billion. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Shanghai, January 13, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem announces plans to establish 100 libraries for disadvantaged children in China</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. today celebrated its “Olympic Smile” books donation ceremony in Shanghai. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Tokyo, January 11, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Japan Commences Sales of an Innovative Investment–Type Annuity Product through Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd.</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Japan, on January 15, 2008, will commence sales of “Ichiban–boshi”, an innovative investment–type annuity insurance product which enables customers to lock in and ensure investment gains, through Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Kuala Lumpur, January 9, 2008</span><br/>
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			             <span class="news">Manulife Malaysia today awarded cash incentive of RM51,000 to 30 individual and team gold medallists of the recent SEA Games at Korat, Thailand. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Boston, January 7, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Robert C. Armstrong Appointed Managing Partner of John Hancock Financial Network’s Portland, Oregon Office</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Robert C. Armstrong has been appointed Managing Partner of the independent office of John Hancock Financial Network located in Portland, Oregon. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Zigong, January 4, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife–Sinochem receives approval from CIRC to operate in Zigong, Sichuan Province</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife–Sinochem Life Insurance Co. Ltd. has received approval from the China Insurance Regulatory Commission Sichuan Bureau to open a sales office in Zigong. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Manila, January 3, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Philippines supports Migi’s Corner renovations</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">Manulife Philippines has made a donation to the Migi’s Corner Foundation, Inc., for the refurbishing of the Migi’s Corner in East Avenue Medical Center in Quezon City and the Migi’s Corner and Ward in Davao Medical Center. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Jakarta, January 3, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Care Foundation donates laptop for Rachel House</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia through its Manulife Care Foundation has donated a much–needed laptop computer to Rachel House, a children’s hospice  in Jakarta. 						 
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			             <span class="newsdate_release">Toronto, January 2, 2008</span><br/>
  			             <span class="news_release">Manulife Redeems Preferred Shares</span><br/>
			             <span class="news">On December 31, 2007, The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company completed the previously–announced redemption of its 3,420,905 outstanding 6.10% Non–Cumulative Class A Preferred Shares, Series 6 (CUSIP No. 564835502) at a price of $26.00 per preferred share. 						 
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