In this task, given a sentence in the Filipino language, your task is to convert it into the English language.

[Q]: Sa isang maliit na tagumpay para kay Thomas, nagsaad din ang hatol na si Thomas ay hindi dapat magbayad ng parusa para sa mga pinsala.
[A]: In a minor victory for Thomas, the ruling also said that Thomas will not have to pay punitive damages.


[Q]: Si Melor ang unang tropikong bagyo na tumama sa Hapon sa loob ng dalawang taon.
[A]: Melor is the first tropical cyclone to strike Japan in two years.


[Q]: Ang gusali ay isang pribadong tirahan at ilegal dahil ang mga awtoridad ay hindi nasabihan tungkol dito.
[A]:
The building was a private residence and was illegal as authorities had not been informed of it.