Feb 22 (Reuters) - Bce Inc BCE.TO
* Bell announces offering of MTN debentures
* Net proceeds of offering are intended to be used principally to partially fund acquisition by BCE of Manitoba Telecom Services
* Announced public offering of cdn $1.5 billion of MTN debentures in two series pursuant to its medium term notes program
* Says the $1 billion 2.70 pct MTN debentures, series M-44, will be dated February 27, 2017, will mature on February 27, 2024
* Says $500 million 4.45 pct MTN debentures, series M-45, will be dated February 27, 2017, will mature on February 27, 2047 Source text for Eikon: ID:nCNWyjZBna Further company coverage: BCE.TO