Exhibit (d)(23)(C)

Notice of Termination of Subadvisory Agreement as to the

U.S. Government Securities Trust

(a Series of John Hancock Trust)

Western Asset Management Company

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 8 of the Subadvisory Agreement (the “Agreement”) dated April 28, 2006, as amended, between John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC and Western Asset Management Company (“WAMCO”) that the Agreement as to the U.S. Government Securities Trust is terminated effective as of the close of business on April 30, 2010. The Agreement will continue to remain in effect as to all other portfolios listed in Appendix A to the Agreement on and after April 30, 2010.

Executed this 30 day of April, 2010.

John Hancock Investment Management Services, LLC

By:	/s/ Bruce R. Speca
	Bruce R. Speca, EVP, IMS

WAMCO hereby waives its right to 60 days notice of such termination as provided for in Section 8 of the Agreement.

Western Asset Management Company

By:	/s/ Barbara L. Ziegler
	Barbara L. Ziegler
	Head of Client Service and Marketing Support