MANILA, Philippines - Manulife Philippines has inaugurated two new branches in Dipolog and Butuan, both in Mindanao. The two new branches brings Manulife’s branch network to 38 nationwide. Manulife aims to open 12 more branches by 2016. “We are excited to bring our products and services closer to our customers as this will allow us to help more people plan for a better financial future,” Ryan Charland, Manulife Philippines president and chief executive officer said. Local officials graced the branch opening, with Zamboanga del Norte vice governor Senen Angeles and Dipolog City mayor Evelyn Uy leading the ribbon cutting ceremony in Dipolog City. The Dipolog City branch is located at the Felicidad II Building, Quezon Ave., and may be reached through (065) 9081907 and (065) 9081834. For Butuan, the branch may be contacted through (085) 8152752, with the office located at the Samping Ave., JC Aquino Avenue, Butuan City. For more information on Manulife Philippines, visit www.manulife.com.ph.