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SUPPLEMENT TO PROSPECTUS
FOR SEPARATE ACCOUNT THREE OF
THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
DATED MAY 1, 2000
The third paragraph in the section entitled "Other Information -
Distribution of the Policies" is amended and restated as follows:
" A registered representative will receive commissions not to exceed either (a)
7% of premiums in the first year or (b) 6.50% of premiums in the first year and
.25% of Net Policy Value annually beginning 19 months after issuance of the
Policy. Representatives who meet certain productivity standards with regard to
the sale of the Policies and certain other policies issued by the Company or
Manufacturers Life will be eligible for additional compensation."
SUPPLEMENT DATED JUNE 13, 2000
SPVL.SUPP6/2000
