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Manulife Financial’s 2007 Public Accountability Statement now available on-line Toronto – 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. “We are proud to support well-managed, non-profit organizations that encourage health and wellness, champion youth and strengthen our communities,” said Dominic D’Alessandro, President and Chief Executive Officer. “I am particularly proud of the volunteer commitment so many of our employees make – truly this is the cornerstone of our philanthropic efforts.” In 2007, Manulife donated more than $25 million to some 600 non-profit organizations and its employees contributed some 60,000 volunteer hours to the communities in which we operate in Canada, the United States and Asia. Manulife aspires to the highest standards of environmental responsibility. With a wide focus on sustainable business practices, Manulife seeks to be a leader in environmental management through its operations and investments. Manulife’s Public Accountability Statement outlines the Company’s efforts in governance, employee programs, philanthropy and environmental policies, and how through these programs, Manulife strives to be the most professional life insurance company in the world. About Manulife Financial Manulife Financial is a leading Canadian-based financial services group serving millions of customers in 19 countries and territories worldwide. Operating as Manulife Financial in Canada and Asia, and primarily through John Hancock in the United States, the Company offers clients a diverse range of financial protection products and wealth management services through its extensive network of employees, agents and distribution partners. Funds under management by Manulife Financial and its subsidiaries were Cdn$400 billion (US$389 billion) as at March 31, 2008. Manulife Financial is one of two publicly traded life insurance companies in the world whose rated life insurance subsidiaries hold Standard & Poor’s Rating Services’ highest “AAA” rating. Manulife Financial Corporation trades as ‘MFC’ on the TSX, NYSE and PSE, and under ‘0945’ on the SEHK. Manulife Financial can be found on the Internet at www.manulife.com. –30– For more information, please contact:
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