Logging Time
KPHL - Correct, seat occupied is as you described
VFE - All time as S/O in the seat is logged as P2X (cruise pilot rating) which counts at 50% rate toward licensing requirements.
...not sure about the night time issue, logic would dictate only time acting as PF would be acceptable, but when has logic had much to do with licensing!
Consider this though... night flying under FMC managed autopilot control hardly constitutes true night flying as required by FAA CAA or CAD licensing rules.
Maybe someone else has a clearer knowledge of the current night requirements for licensing and can assist.
SR