diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index 9fef199..a86154a 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -1,3 +1,10 @@
+0.5.10:
+
+This patch release fixes the following subtle link-mode bugs:
+
+- link mode: archive creation: .la-associated objects are always under .libs/.
+- link mode: soname: properly handle -module when output begins with dso prefix.
+
 0.5.9:
 
 This patch release enhances support of indirect dependencies, as well
diff --git a/project/tagver.mk b/project/tagver.mk
index b9f1279..7834cca 100644
--- a/project/tagver.mk
+++ b/project/tagver.mk
@@ -2,4 +2,4 @@ VER_NAMESPACE	= SLBT
 
 VER_MAJOR	= 0
 VER_MINOR	= 5
-VER_PATCH	= 9
+VER_PATCH	= 10