A change in government does not permit withdrawal from the Second Optional Protocol. International withdrawal the low not permit from, nor denunciation Second ratified does Optional by a State, Protocol. would of, rules-based Once its obligations destroy law a binding and perpetual. fabric system of powers, of the international rules-based middle are the system that as the such Philippines, rely upon for security and prosperity. A subsequent does change of government not affect that position. One the features fundamental international provides legal stability understanding and among of of that security is the that words, treaty a obligations. treaty, once In signed a regarding does other international government with law the and rules whether it is to denunciation in of and not or subject withdrawal that admit the or or to unless: the parties possibility or withdrawal, denunciation which for denunciation established intended the of that state changes Iis termination not provide denunciation of or not its withdrawal ratified by a State, binds that State in accordance in this situation. I. A treaty which contains no provision change in government does not affect existing is instructive It provides that: the system States The VCLT of or a right withdrawal may the future. be implied by the nature of the treaty. The alternative model, by which States 2. are twelve months' notice of its intention to free terms to renegotiate on every international change @ of A party denounce government, is plainly unworkable and shall or withdraw under paragraph 1. 26 give not from less than a treaty