UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:
December 18, 2008 4:30 P.M.
Form:
F-3
CIK:
0000917406
Company Name:
HANCOCK JOHN LIFE INSURANCE CO
File Number:
333-155649
CIK:
0001086888
Company Name:
MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORP
File Number:
333-155649-01